The nightmare from hell was the reliving of childhood abuse during flashbacks. This brought hidden memories to the surface. Because of this revelation, the cause of agoraphobia for many years was finally determined. Also, incorporated in the book are poems written by the author, Elizabeth Gray, during her years of therapy as a form of emotional release. Her memoirs during trial and tribulations and finally recovery are written in the hope of making a difference for someone in a similar situation. The journey was difficult but triumph finally did prevail because of the healing process.