A Stolen Life: A Memoir
With such an emotional and incredible story, Jaycee decided to share her raw experience through a memoir. Once A Stolen Life was listed on Amazon, it immediately jumped to the top of the best-seller list. Written in a simple style, Jaycee tells the powerful tale of abuse and survival. She details the mind games Garrido played, in addition to his horrific physical abuse.
A Stolen Life: A Memoir
Maintaining Her Sanity
Now, we know her intimate feelings during the captivity. It seems journaling helped keep her sane. However, it was incredibly difficult for Jaycee who documented her loneliness, fear and worries of being “unloved,” which the Garridos ignited. As she wondered about her family and if they were looking for her, her kidnappers lied to her. They constantly told her that her family did not love her. She even began to question if she had anyone to run to.
Maintaining Her Sanity
