The COVID-19 pandemic was a devastating time for many Americans. In her new memoir No Longer That Girl, Northeast Georgia resident Stephanie Maley writes about how that period of fear forced other painful memories to the surface. In the book, Maley details how childhood experiences of sexual abuse and abandonment ricocheted throughout her life—and how she faced shame and isolation in order to heal.
She sat down with WUGA’s Emma Auer to discuss her memoir, which comes out in November. Their interview will cover topics of childhood sexual abuse and may not be suitable for all listeners.
