A Sucky Love Story: Overcoming Unhappily Ever After Kindle Edition

First half of this book was awful, the middle becomes tolerable, the last half blows your minds.In the beginning, I couldn't stand Brittani as person in the book(She was like Fifty Shades main girl annoying). Between having the first few chapters oversaturated with drooling over men's appearances, and, at times, it felt like Brittani was the problem herself or escalated the situation by overreacting. (Not every situation was Brittani, Milos definitely had alot of red flags.)Midway in, it just felt like both parties were mentally unstable and causing the other to worsen as their state got worse. And you just really wanted both them to get help.Then the can of worms opens. And its absolutely insane and almost unbelieve if it hadn't made so much sense. And worth reading to find out yourself.(and honestly you need the full story to understand it all)As annoying as it started, it definitely was an interesting read.

Cons:This book in incredibly poorly written. It needed a stronger editor's hand.Pros:After the first few chapters I didn't care, and read the entire thing in one night. I started watching Brittani's videos with her engagement reveal, and am shocked that everything in this book happened to her. It is relatable and scary and I just want to give her a hug and tell her that there are decent people in the world.

I know to others it might seem unbelievable as to why anyone would believe such exaggerated lies, but what people do not know is that these types of people are so unbelievably convincing, even when you grow suspicious, they always find some convincing lie.I have been in a verbally, mentally, and physically abusive relationship for two years and finally got out of it less than a month ago. While we visited my mother for the holidays, the day after Christmas I was working at 5am and he decided to break my MacBook bc I wouldn't take him to the gym since I was in the middle of working. My mom happened to forget to turn off the inside cameras that morning and caught the whole thing on video. She threw him out and I haven't seen or spoken to him since.Unfortunately, since I lived with him back in the state we lived in, I lost all of my belongings as I have been advised to not contact him at all. Like Brittani, I had recorded accounts of his abuse on the voice memo app. I never listened to any of them until we finally separated. Listening to them broke my heart. From the time he threatened to stab me with a knife, to the time he locked me in a closet for 5 hours bc I was going to leave him, and to the most heartbreaking time when he actually almost killed me by putting a pillow over my face bc I was crying too loud after he kicked me on my leg and he thought the neighbors would hear.Most people wonder why do people like us stay? You have to understand, it's literally like going through Stockholm syndrome. They torture you and then right after apologize and show you so much love. They become your savior and torturer and psychologically the chemicals in your brain bonds you to them and it becomes addictive. Think of it as unfortunately being a heroin addict. You know it's eventually going to kill you but those few moments of heaven and happiness are intoxicating.I thank you Brittani so much for your story. I feel such shame after coming out of this abusive and toxic relationship and if feels so comforting to hear your story and not be alone. Especially the virginity part. I also gave my abuser my virginity and it's painful to think that I'll have the memory that my first was with such a horrible person.I hope our tales help any woman or man in abusive situations to please trust your instincts and get out. I know it'll be painful. Believe me bc I'm in pain, but I know with time I will get better and recognize I made the right decision.Sorry for the long winded review, but this book has truly been helpful during my healing process!

If I had to give one word to describe this book it would be INTENSE.I received this book today and finished it a couple hours after starting it. Why you may ask? Because I could not put it down. Literally not once did I put it down. First let's start with the writing. I felt like Brittani was sitting across from me and telling me this story herself. The writing was personable and 100% hers. I loved the added humor even when humor didn't seem needed. I loved how real everything was when it came to her morals and personal choices. I've read a couple reviews stating that there is too much "rambling" but that just made me love the book even more.I loved everything about it.Now let's talk about the story... WOAH. Honestly, I was expecting this story to end how a lot of domestic abuse relationship stories do (physical abuse, the abused finds the way out, gets police involved, and abuser is captured. OR in a more tragic case, someone dies before the abuser gets caught) Now I'm not saying that's how every story goes by any means, I just seem to see many stories like that. This ending was very unexpected but made SO MUCH SENSE after Brittani slowly reveals things to you throughout the book. I found myself getting angry, upset, and physically scoffing at Milos throughout the book.There was one quote that really hit hard with me and it was when Brittani's mom said "You shouldn't have to beg for someone to love you." I'm not sure if it was exactly worded that way but I 1000% agreed. This book is a perfect example of an abusive relationship. This book shows the perfect signs to look for in an abusive relationship.I've been watching Brittani's Youtube videos since I was in middle school (I'm 20 now), I have even seen the videos that included the sociopath himself. I NEVER would have guessed what was going on behind the camera. This story just shows that not everything is what it seems and if you are in an abusive relationship or seeing signs of one: GET OUT.Thank you Brittani for sharing your story with us. You are an incredibly strong human being and your adorable son is SO lucky to have such a strong mother to look up to.

After following Brittani for years and watching as her new relationship unfolded then dissipated, not once did I think as a viewer that she had gone through a shred of what she has outlined here in her book. Because of her personality and devotion to protect her son and family, her story about what truly happened in the relationship is shocking.This book pulls at your emotions as you travel with Brittani through every event, character and court case.Her resilience is outstanding and her strength that she has to write this book is both empowering and inspirational. Her story is unique but not uncommon and her telling of it brings further awareness to how prevalent DV is in society.Thank you Brittani for telling us your story, your bravery and heart can be seen in every page as this book is such an important read for us survivors and for others to bring awareness and show that a situation can get better.

I read this book for research. I’m not a big reader. This is third of 9 I’m reading. The first two I was bored with halfway through. I read this book in a single night because I needed to know the end!! This was so similar (but less extreme) to something that happened to me, it was a very painful read and left me with tears streaming.At 45 I advise any female of dating age to read this and take on the lessons. Ignoring those red flags have cost me thousands, a career and also ‘holding the baby’. Thank you for sharing because I know how horrifically hard this must have been to put this on public display. Much love x

I picked this up on the day of the release and didn’t put it down until I finished it. Sucks it came out during finals week because work was put on hold! The story is incredible and I cannot wrap my head around all the mess that went on for months. I used to watch Brittani in middle school but found her channel again when she posted her video talking about her engagement and pregnancy. It’s absolutely insane to me to think of the hell she had to go through while we were watching her videos thinking her life is a dream. I love this book and I love Brittani and Rex is so so lucky to have such a strong and loving woman as a mom (and such an incredible grandma too!)

I couldn’t put this book down as I was captivated by the plot twists and turns that each page unveiled. It shows how a modern love story can quickly become a worst nightmare. Not only that, but it teaches that within these horrible and traumatic experiences, it will bring moments of utter strength and empowerment. This book is going to change lives. It’s teaches to find the strength and power to fight for the truth and justice. Shares messages of trusting your gut and speaking up when things become difficult. Brittani, I have followed you for years and I am touched by your story. Your son has a awesome and inspirational mother. He will admire one day, the strength and ability that you had to fight. I am thankful for your sharing of your story and I know that it will change my life.

This is a story that the world should know and I’m just so proud of her. Overcoming everything and coming out on top.