Annie is a victim of other peoples’ sexual conflicts. Driven to the brink of suicide, she resolves to stand up for her rights, even if she needs to go to court. Her efforts lead to more threats, plots, and conspiracies. Her lawyer, shocked by her situation, finds the winning strategy, and she escapes her bizarre marriage and keeps her six children. Aided by a married man with issues of his own, she struggles to support her family and build new relationships. But this is the ’60s when a woman can’t get a credit card and hippies are promoting free love. Mother still hovers in the background, sabotaging her efforts, and jealous of her accomplishments. Annie moves to a new city, but people and trouble follow her. With persistence and determination, and some unexpected help, she manages to get a good job and provide for her children. Things seem fine on the surface, but Annie is only playing a part. It takes a lifetime, but against all odds, she finally overcomes the effects of her early trauma and finds the love she deserves. The events in this book are true. The names have been changed to protect the guilty.