
- 368 pages
- English
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Through the Glass
About this book
When Shannon Moroney married Jason Staples in October 2005, she had no idea that her happy life as a newlywed was about to come crashing down around her. One month after her wedding, a police officer arrived at her hotel door while she was out of town with the news that her husband had been arrested and charged with the brutal sexual assault and kidnapping of two women, taking them to the house he shared with Shannon to commit the acts of violence. In the aftermath of the crimes, Shannon dealt with a heavy burden of grief, the stress and publicity of a major criminal investigation, and the painful stigma of guilt by association - all the while attempting to understand what had made Jason commit such violence. In this intimate and gripping journey into the human heart, Shannon reveals the far-reaching impact of Jason's crimes and the agonizing choices faced by the loved ones of offenders. She also tells the powerful story of how she made the amazing transition from being a member of the 'trauma club' to completely rebuilding her life. This is an impassioned, harrowing and ultimately hopeful story of one woman's pursuit of justice, forgiveness and healing.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-title page
- Title page
- Copyright page
- Dedication page
- Author’s Note
- Contents
- PART I THE SHATTERING
- 1. A Knock at the Door
- 2. A Gentle Giant
- 3. Acceptance
- 4. Breaking News
- 5. River of Tears
- 6. Through the Glass
- 7. Going Home
- PART II AFTERSHOCKS
- 8. No Way Out But Through
- 9. Welcome to the Trauma Club
- 10. My Golden Circle
- 11. Solitary Confinement
- 12. The Two Jasons
- 13. Guilty by Association
- 14. Diagnoses
- 15. Unconditional Love
- 16. Help Wanted
- 17. All the Broken Pieces
- 18. The Blackness
- 19. Where Did Jason Come From?
- PART III RUBBLE
- 20. One Day This Will Be Over
- 21. A Courthouse Encounter
- 22. No More Glass
- 23. Exploding with Anger
- 24. Restorative Justice
- 25. The Wheels of Justice
- 26. Dangerous Offender
- 27. Full-Time Self-Care
- 28. “‘Monster’ Appears in Court”
- 29. Healing Justice
- 30. Victim Impact
- 31. The Sentencing
- 32. Letting Go
- PART IV REBUILDING
- 33. Finding My Voice
- 34. Smoke, Ash, Flowers and Glass
- 35. The Future in My Hands
- Epilogue
- Acknowledgements
- Resources
- About the Author
- List of Illustrations