This was a close look at a really traumatic situation. I think that the author did a really good job of representing it, and highlighting the things that can and do happen to domestic abuse survivors. The way Jerry was different to everyone else around him, the way he made her feel like things were her fault - I've known people like that, and is so hard to believe the truth of you haven't seen it yourself.
I loved that she had Nate and Ian to lean on, and how calm and supportive Nate was. We all need someone like him in our lives! I also liked the focus on rebuilding and letting go of the hurt.