Please, let me go
From the age of 14, Caitlin was completely controlled, repeatedly raped, provided with alcohol, given drugs, sold and passed on to new gangs over and over again.
The majority of her abusers were Pakistani men, who were blatant in their attacks upon her, often collecting her from school or home, to be taken to flats they owned, family homes, or hotels booked for the day, to be horrifically and systematically abused.
At a time when the abuse ring realities of young white women in Rotherham and other major English cities are coming to light, Caitlin's story will appal readers - not just because of the degree of horrific attacks which were perpetrated upon her, but also because of the ways in which the authorities refused to act.
Caitlin speaks openly about what she has suffered, and also shows just how unwilling many people are to face up to what is happening in our midst, for fear of being called racist. By bravely speaking out, she will, hopefully prove just how deep these problems are and just how the abusers get away with it in plain sight of the authorities.
5 Star Reviews ★★★★★
This book was an eye opener to what happens to young girls all over the world. It is also an eye opener to how sick & discussing people can be. That there are people out in the world that have no freaking heart. I don't know the women that had to go through all that but I can say that I am very proud that you fought your way through it. You have proved how much a person can suffer & still fight through it. You are a very strong woman. I wish you all the luck.
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This journey and the way it was written is golden. How do so many people ignore this? Whilst reading this journey and starting my career as a community nurse it has made me open my eyes to be vigilant to my surroundings and look at if the street or houses I go to and the people that I walk by are in distress. I cannot ever imagine someone disclosing this to me and ignoring it. This could have been prevented so many times. I am so sorry you endured this.
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I don't usually read non-fiction books where people have been wronged. I made an exception for this one as I wanted to know more of the story about gangs grooming girls plus I have a teenage daughter. I read it within one day - it was difficult to put down. Much of what I read brought me up short and shocked me. I kept thinking that Caitlin would escape her life when opportunities to do so were presented. I was frustrated that she kept slipping back - and that's when I realised that was probably why she was targeted and why we need to protect people like Caitlin. It was horrifying to read that each time she sought help from people who are meant to help, she wasn't believed and became further isolated and abused. It must have been dreadful to recall experiences she'd rather forget and I'd imagine it must have also been difficult for the writer to listen to Caitlin's story. I was impressed that the writer gave enough detail to convey the horror but not too much that it would be salacious for some.