Spilled Milk: Based on a True Story

I am the survivor of 21 years of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of someone who was supposed to love me and care for me, my own father. Tears are streaming down my face as I finished, 2 am on a Friday night, K.L.’s book. I started it at 10 pm- yes, I read the whole thing in 4 hours. It’s riveting. So many things make sense. What she went through I fear is so very much worse than what I did, but so many things make sense. EXCEPT OUR DAMN JUSTICE SYSTEM! Wake up, social services! Wake up, advocates! To me, this book is a call to arms. More victims MUST stand up and become survivors. So these men can’t practice their evil for 40+ years!!!!! God help America and God have mercy on the evils that earthly fathers do. And shed light on the evils.

I picked out this book randomly a few days ago when I was bored and just wanted to ready something. At first all I expected from this book was a good and interesting story, but when I continued reading, I found it to be SO much more then that. I was deeply touched by the bravery and strength of the girl, and I actually cried several times when some of the moments really hit me. After reading this book, I finally have an idea of what is it that a lot of people are going through, and I can finally understand how hard and scary it must be for people to open up and seek help when they are being abused, sexually harassed, or something even more horrible. Before even though I've been to a lot of assemblies where people come in and talk about how most victims in these kind of situations didn't have a choice when they first started (the assemblies were most about human trafficking, although this isn't what's been discussed in the book, it somehow reminded me of this), there had always been a part of my mind that thought maybe if they really wanted to get out of it in the first place, they could have a choice. And back then, I never realized there could actually be people around me who might be going through this right now. Looking back at it now, I just realized how arrogant I was before. This book has taught me a lot, and I believe it could inspire a lot of people who are experiencing similar situations in their lives right now. And maybe the strength of the character could also give them the same courage to stand up and seek help.

This book isn't a literary work of art, BUT, it is an easy and empowering read. The biggest hurdle is reading the painfully detailed descriptions of the abuse. Once you can see beyond that and enter the strength of the author- this book invites you to experience the world of misery so many people have experienced that you may never have been able to imagine. It opens your mind to why people are so intricate and individual. This book reminded me that we are all a product of our experiences and no one ever fully knows what we ourselves have experienced. This book may teach you to be more apathetic and empathetic to others or it may remind you to forgive yourself.

I love a good "based on a true story", and appreciate the author telling her story, as hard as it may have been. I could tell she's a novice author, but for being such, she did a phenomenal job! It started a bit slow, but after finishing the book I appreciated she did so; she didn't throw in your face the plot. To have the guts, the spunk, and the valor to face such evil, gives me hope for many others. Finally, I love the last chapter; it helped me and explained a lot to me. Thank you for sharing your story!

Brooke spends her life trying to protect her younger siblings from their father's explosive anger, but she pays a special price. With sensitivity we are walked through the life of Brooke and her family that reaches a crisis point when Brooke decides to reveal her family's secrets. A well written book that rings true.

Didn't know what this book was about when it popped up in my kindle suggestions. I downloaded the book only because it was a true story, which I'm a sucker for. I started reading it during some down time at work and couldn't wait to get home to finish it. Well written and held my attention. There were a few times where I wanted to stop reading when the subject matter touched too close to home, but it helped me deal with some past demons by forcing myself to continue. Touchy subject, but one that needs to be talked about.

Just amazing!! She’s so strong through it all, even when the ones closest to her aren’t! The page I included is a small example of how incredible this book is!!!! I would recommend!!!

I'm not an avid reader and wanted something to read on the treadmill. So much for the workout. I couldn't stop reading this well written first hand account of the horrors that took place in this family. We need to all be aware and look for signs of abuse in those we meet and not stand on the sideline. Get involved, ask questions and be that bubble for those in need. The world needs more Gina's and Midge's.

I’ve been in a reading slump for the last few weeks and struggled to find anything engaging enough to keep going with. I started this book last night and finished it this morning. I needed to know how the story would unfold.I didn’t realise until I finished the book that this was the author’s own experience, which reinforced even more how incredibly brave she is. So many women and young girls will read this book and see themselves in some of the situations that took place, it makes us feel seen and our feelings validated. I can’t put into words how inspired I am by how brave K.L Randis is, I hope she realised how much people appreciate how open she was in writing this book.I recommend this book to both abuse victims and people who haven’t experienced it before. The author didn’t use triggering language or go into too much detail about the abuse she endured, but instead wrote about her feelings and how it impacted her life. So many feelings and felt are so relatable for women that have been in various abusive situations. I’ve taken away from this book the importance of reading between the lines when people around you seem to be going through something they aren’t yet reading to speak about. I hope I can be someone’s Gina one day.Thank you K.L Randis- you deserve every bit of happiness and I wish you and your beautiful family nothing but the best.

Thia book told an amazing story. I am so sorry that the auther had to expefience the story first hand but I think, in some ways this was a blessing. I am not for one moment suggesting that the experience and terrible trama everyone in this story had to endure was a blessing. Instead, I feel it is a blessing that something so inspirational, captivating and eye opening can come out of such a terrible situation. I am so thankful that the auther is a survivor and not a victim because I dont think she will ever understand the impact she has had on so many people: Whether it is educating them in child abuse, social services or victims' mental health; comforting them in support and understanding of their situation or mental state; or bridging the gap between suffering in silence and supressing abuse (because of untrustworthy society) and speaking up about a situation. This auther has done so much for the world and the victims of abuse. The book is beautifuly written and it helped me understand victims and survivors in a new light but i think, most unexpectedly, it helped me understand myself, my mental health and a way in which i can help people around me without even knowing their stories.Thank you for this book,from me and thousands of others

I loved this book so much. I read it in a matter of hours and I cried while reading her story. Her style is so relatable and her strengths emanates from every page. The things she endured as a child, no one should have to endure, but she stood for what was right despite a lack of immediate family support - something that’s hard to do. A truly great and illuminating read. I’m so glad she found her voice.

I happened to be browsing tik tok and saw a response to a comment, the video got me thinking there was more to this tik tokker than I realised.I'm happy-sad after reading this book, it's a traumatic story from a fiercely strong young woman, I love her honesty in her description of her home life and her teenage romances. Her dialogue is extremely relatable to me.The character's in this story have come alive to me and I can imagine them in my minds eye.I would highly recommend reading this book as I'm not really much of a reader in my adult life but this is one of the ones I've managed to read over a weekend.

I never fail to be amazed at the horrific way in which parents can behave towards their children. As a parent, I find it inconceivable that someone would want to hurt their child in any way.This young lady was exceptionally brave to find the courage to speak up and go through what she went through. And the good thing about it is that she did not let this destroy her life as happens to others who through no fault of their own are not that strong. It must have been terrifying, and reading the story I felt such sadness but also happiness that she could do the right thing.