Still Standing

Kristen Ashley's depiction of trauma felt authentic, but I wonder how she balanced sensitivity with storytelling. Did she draw from personal experience or research?

The relationship felt so layered—both tender and fraught. I’d love to hear if others thought it offered real hope or if it left some open questions.

The environment felt very vivid and grounding, which added to the emotional weight. Curious whether the author envisioned a specific locale or crafted it from imagination.