“Few people are denied agency as much as a teenage girl: She is dismissed, belittled, cut down to size at every turn. Her pleas for help are derided as 'attention seeking," and Heaven help her should she dare come forward with stories of abuse at the hands of someone who has power over her – namely, nearly everyone. Cutting, eating disorders, and other types of self-harm are some of the more earthbound cries for help, and at the other, extreme end of the spectrum dwells the poltergeist.”
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A Haunted History of Invisible Women: True Stories of America's Ghosts
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Leanna Renee Hieber
Leanna Renee Hieber, born in 1970, is an American author known for her works in fantasy and Gothic literature. Her writing style and rich imagination have won her a dedicated fan base. more
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