Dark Pieces of Me: Laid Bare, #1

By EFUA FYNN-EGHAN

"When you feel so empty…. it's mostly from within you. No one feels how much you feel, not even the closest person in your life….

Deep within there is this emptiness, this void I feel. It's there…. I'm unable to describe it, yet it's there.

Since I've been with this man, the only time I felt at peace and genuinely happy was in the first year, everything came crumbling down afterward and never improved. The worse form of feeling is the feeling of loneliness while in a relationship. I feel lonely, I feel unhappy, I feel unfulfilled...."

 

Dark Pieces of Me is a gripping tale that explores the devastating impact of infidelity and betrayal on a young woman's life. This heart-wrenching memoir delves into the complexities of relationships and the journey of healing after discovering a cheating partner.

Meet Efua, a compassionate and devoted girlfriend whose world is shattered when she uncovers her boyfriend's infidelity. As she navigates the aftermath of this painful revelation, Efua finds herself questioning her self-worth, trust, and the very foundation of their relationship.

With each turn of the page, "Dark Pieces of Me" immerses readers in Efua's emotional turmoil, capturing the raw anguish and conflicting emotions she experiences. It delves into the deep sense of betrayal and the waves of doubt that crash against her wounded heart.

The book explores the internal struggle between forgiveness and self-respect. It illuminates the difficult choices one must make when faced with infidelity, examining the complexities of love, loyalty, and personal boundaries.

Through her journey, "Dark Pieces of Me" portrays the resilience of the human spirit, as Efua seeks solace in her own inner strength. It explores the process of healing and forgiveness.

With its compelling narrative and relatable characters, "Dark Pieces of Me: Laid Bare" offers solace to those who have experienced the pain of betrayal. It delves into the complexities of relationships and the profound impact of infidelity, reminding readers that healing and growth are possible even after the deepest wounds.

 

Dark Pieces of Me is a memoir by Efua, a young lady living in the city of Accra - Ghana. She considers this memoir as a journal where she documents her journey through life. This book is a place where she can vent and keep sane. Here, she documents her experiences while in a toxic and abusive relationship, and by writing, she shares with the world the forms of abuse she suffers every day of her life and hopes that if she ever comes out of the relationship alive, in the future, she can look back and reflect on all that she had to endure. She also believes that by sharing her story, she is letting her voice be heard by the world and using writing as a coping mechanism to strive through life one day at a time.

 

This memoir is an honest and unflinching account of abuse, betrayal, and heartbreak. You will come to realize how love could turn sour and how a woman becomes a shadow of herself under the influence of an abusive relationship.

Every written narrative in this book is based on true life events.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Efua Fynn-Eghan
• Release date: May 28, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223148920

EFUA FYNN-EGHAN

Efua Fynn-Eghan is a young lady living in the city of Accra - Ghana. She has a first degree in engineering and currently studying for her second degree in medicine. She considers this memoir as a journal where she documents her journey through life. This book is a place where she vents and keeps sane. Here, she documents her experiences while in a toxic and abusive relationship, and by writing, she shares with the world the forms of abuse she suffers every day of her life and hopes that if she ever comes out of the relationship alive, in the future, she can look back and reflect on all that she had to endure. She also believes that by sharing her story, she is letting her voice be heard by the world and using that as a coping mechanism to strive through life one day at a time. This memoir is an honest and unflinching account of abuse, betrayal, and heartbreak. You will come to realize how love could turn sour and how a woman becomes a shadow of herself under the influence of an abusive relationship. Every written narrative in this book is based on true life events.

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Acknowledgment

Iwish to express my profound gratitude to the person who has taken out time to read this memoir. I would like to refer to you with the pet-name Buttercake, so here we go;

Hey there Buttercake,

I hope this book finds you well.

Well, this is a real-life documentation of all I have had to experience and still experiencing while in an abusive and toxic relationship.

Over here, I am baring it all out...

Walk in my shoes as I take you through real-life experiences and happenings in my life.

This book is my comfort place and safe haven. A place where I can vent and keep sane.

Writing keeps me sane and has been my best coping mechanism thus far.

So, this is me sharing the dark pieces of me with you. You are the reason I find relief in penning down my experience. By reading this book, you are letting my voice be heard.... Thank you

Sincerely,

Efua.

Chapter 1

Unfaithful Whispers: Unveiling the Secrets of Infidelity

When you feel so empty .... it’s mostly from within you. No one feels how much you feel, not even the closest person in your life....

Deep within there is this emptiness, this void I feel. It’s there.... I’m unable to describe it, yet it’s there.

Since I’ve been with this man, the only time I felt at peace and genuinely happy was in the first year, everything came crumbling down afterward and never improved. The worse form of feeling is the feeling of loneliness while in a relationship. I feel lonely, I feel unhappy, I feel unfulfilled. Sometimes I shed tears even without any major thing happening to me. I remember my single days, I was happy, I felt at peace with myself, and I would sleep and wake up and not have anything in mind. Then this man came along and everything changed. How can I be with someone who doesn’t see my worth in his life? Someone who disposes me off at the slightest argument? Someone who values me less than a rag? A man who would go hours without speaking to me.... a man who would tell me he isn’t obliged to text or call me always. A man whom I would literally beg to talk to me but would ignore me. And in all this, it’s not as if