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I WANT TO GO HOME: Reclaiming Power After Sexual Assault Paperback – 15 January 2021

by Renee Marie Simpson (Author)
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“Whatever happens, I’m going to survive.”An inspiring true story based on journal entries about a brave young woman in her twenties who pushes herself out of her comfort zone when she agrees to join a sailing expedition from Gibraltar to Thailand, with no experience. A health crisis, serious mechanical failures, the threat of pirates and a category five cyclone - everything begins to go terrifyingly wrong, triggering the deeply buried trauma of a sexual assault. As she quickly adapts to life at sea, she begins to reclaim the power that was stolen from her and to break the silence. Those who dream of adventure and travel will enjoy every discovery in this story; exploring important factors around surviving sexual assault including mental health, victim-status, boundaries, trust, self-worth, confidence, self-care, sexuality, bullying, substance abuse, friendship, family, intergenerational trauma, culture, racism, privilege and much more. If you have an instinct to run and a longing to return to a place of safety, you will find this book a gentle, supportive and loving call to action reflecting on what ‘home’ really means. This book is for anyone who’s interested in the #MeToo movement, personal development, improving wellbeing, spiritual growth and cultivating hope. If you feel like your lost in a storm at sea, searching for the nearest lighthouse then this book is the beacon you’ve been hoping for."A fantastic, and surprisingly fun and easy read! The vividness with which this book is written makes you feel you are on the journey with the author, but do not let the heavy theme of the book discourage! The details of sexual assault are delicately interwoven in a way that focuses on the journey to becoming empowered and leaves one feeling motivated not overwhelmed." Jess Odell - Amazon.co.ukBook Extract “So, I said nothing. I ran away with the secret. A secret that remained lodged in my throat and my nightmares the entire eighteen months I was away from home leading up to the sailing trip. I wish I had respected myself enough to report it. I wish I had understood just how serious the crime was. I wish I had known how detrimental the rape was going to be to my health. How it destroyed the trust, I had in myself, my self-worth, and my sense of safety, particularly in my relationships with men. It became a destructive force that would turn me not against the world or the man who did it but purely against myself. I had been running from it this whole time, and I was getting tired of running.” Chapter 2"There was something magical about seeing the sunrise, the wind in my hair, the clouds in the sky, those first initial rays of light that stretched out perfectly like a mother’s arms beckoning an embrace from her child. I was in love watching the colours change moment by moment. It looked like I was sailing in heaven. There I was, this twenty-two-year-old girl sailing this fifty-three-foot boat named Who Dares Wins all on my own through the mirrored water of the Indian Ocean. Four people’s lives in my hands, and they were all nestled in their sleeping bags below deck sound asleep, trusting me to look after them. And I knew how. I felt unstoppable. It was Mother Nature and me taking time to converse in the waters of her womb as they lapped against the bow. I could feel the life force returning as I breathed in the moment’s beauty. I made promises with my soul to stain this memory on my bones forever, for lifetimes to come. A holiday destination I could always visit when times get tough. I could breathe properly for the first time since the rape. The rape had thrown me off my boat, but I had clung onto that rope that trailed behind it with one hand. I had managed to swim with the vessel the whole time. This journey slowed the boat down and allowed me to catch up to it. To climb the ladder, return to the helm and take back control. I was finding the sense of freedom that I was truly seeking within." Chapter 14
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    15 January 2021
  4. Dimensions
    13.97 x 1.14 x 21.59 cm
  5. ISBN-10
    0646832638
  6. ISBN-13
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"What a powerful emotional read. Gripping from start to finish." Leila Kirkconnell


"Honestly, there is so much I can relate to, feeling disconnected to my body and going through sexual assault." Beta Reader (prefers to be anonymous)


"I couldn't put it down, I hung on every part wanting to absorb this story into my soul. I felt everything the story was telling us to feel as readers. It took me to a place I could only imagine. I've come home." Jess Barrance


"This story will captivate you in so many ways. It's moving and you can really relate to her struggle with self-worth. Excellent story." Danielle Bosley

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Renee Marie Simpson (15 January 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 179 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0646832638
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0646832630
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 1.14 x 21.59 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 24

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Renee Marie Simpson earned a degree in Social Science from the Australian College of Applied Psychology. She has a professional background as a school counsellor, support group facilitator and now works for local government listening to the voices and stories of young people and developing creative solutions to meet their needs and aspirations. She likes to draw on her passion for the creative arts in her work, particularly writing and journaling to support resilience.

Renee’s work is driven by her powerful desire to live and work in ways that leave a legacy of healing and liberation for generations to come.

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trin beer
5.0 out of 5 stars So much courage
Reviewed in Australia on 24 June 2023
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A beautifully written book which I really enjoyed reading, very raw and honest . From the very start to the end of the book, what was coming to my mind was how much courage Renee has with all she had to face and deal with, yet she did and did it like a warrior. This book will show other survivors that they can face their fears and reclaim their power!!!
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Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars How a young girl found herself and reclaimed her identity.
Reviewed in Australia on 28 March 2021
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This very descriptive book takes one on a great journey. It has
everything. Adventure danger, love, self doubt but best of all it tells
how a young girl found herself and reclaimed her identity. Beautifully
written!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing tale
Reviewed in Australia on 19 April 2021
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Amazing read. I couldn't put it down!! Heartfelt and very inspirational.
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Walter Stevens-Hofer
4.0 out of 5 stars Courageous and inspiring
Reviewed in Australia on 11 April 2022
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Just finished reading this book. Very honest and inspiring. So glad to see that Renee's experiences have not made her bitter and resentful. Im sure it will help others to open up and not suffer in silence. Kudos to you! ☮💜
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Stephanie
5.0 out of 5 stars From victim to victor!
Reviewed in Australia on 17 March 2021
The epitome of the saying that goes “from a mess into a message, a test into a testimony, a trial into a triumph, a victim into a victor”.

Author Renee, takes you on a journey through a topic that is becoming all too well known in our world... sexual assault. Renee’s detailed journey certainly does not diminish the challenges of sexual assault, however still manages to bring hope to the situation. Especially to those who may have fallen victim themselves. EVERYONE should read this book, whether to simply bring growth to your understanding or perhaps to use it as a healing resource in your own journey.
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Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, highly recommend!
Reviewed in Australia on 26 February 2021
Beautiful book with an important message about healing, self love and resilience. An essential read for everyone struggling with a traumatic experience that cause you to feel powerless and small. I think it is very clever how it focuses on the healing journey rather than the traumatic experience. This does not only make it more relatable for everyone but also sends a powerful, hopeful and inspiring message. You can’t always control what happen to you but you can control how you face your demons. And to top it all of; it is creatively written and describes an epic adventure around the world. Great book, would highly recommend!
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Tiffany85r
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read.
Reviewed in Australia on 18 January 2022
Prepare your empathetic side for the journey this book will take you on. You will be drawn into a story that is raw, honest, eye-opening and at times heartwrenching. The illustrative writing will have you immersed in the authors adventures and life experiences as she navigates through self discovery and empowerment.
This book will have you turning page after page hopeful for a happy and peaceful ending.
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freya conomos
5.0 out of 5 stars A journey of healing
Reviewed in Australia on 26 February 2021
An adventure story, intertwined with life learning and healing lessons throughout. Renee writes in a beautiful way that makes you feel like you're on the boat. Her reflections on the people who she meets, the places she visits, and the cultures she experiences connect to the healing she experienced, giving the reader a sense that they're on the journey with her. The only thing missing is that I wasn't actually on a boat!
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Cecelia DiGiacomo
5.0 out of 5 stars Brave and courageous!
Reviewed in the United States on 25 February 2021
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This is a great book! The author has a wonderful use of language..I could almost taste the saltwater! It offers hope that we can jump over the hurdles that are in the way of moving forward after sexual assault. Her journey on the ocean was all about finding her way home after her own sexual assault. With no ship experience she joins a 2 month voyage going through every type of unforeseen circumstance including weather, health, betrayal . Great read!
If she decides to speak publicly, I will be first in line!
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Kevin Steinberg
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, Philosophical, Beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on 19 September 2021
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Read in less than a day. An adventure by sea with a journey of the soul. Deeply satisfying. Brave. Relatable. Challenging. Exciting. Joyful. Scary. Romantic. Thrilling. People can be shitty and life can be tough but this is what builds character and makes us realize how strong we can be and forces us to discover who we really are. Bravo Renee! Onward and upward!
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Serena Ward
5.0 out of 5 stars A Remarkable Journey
Reviewed in the United States on 26 November 2021
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Renee shares her personal journey openly and vulnerably in this book while also making it an accessible read. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to heal from sexual assault as well as anyone who wants to make the world a safer place for all of us.
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Paula
4.0 out of 5 stars As a rape survivor I really liked this book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 May 2023
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I went through rape pretty recently and didn't knew where to look for help or where to start. This book gave me support and made me feel seen as the emotions the protagonist goes through have been pretty similar to mine. I like it because its not explicit and does not focus on the incident but more on how she overcomes it or starts to realise she needs to deal with it in order to heal. If you are looking for an easy read or just some support I really recommend this one!
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