The Incredible True Story Behind Lighthouse 117

A Book, Memoir, and Essay in Honor of National Poetry Month and National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month

Lighthouse 117 — Image created by the author using Canva Pro

The story behind Lighthouse 117 began in 1977 when, thanks to the help of my feisty and brave cousin, I worked up the courage to run away to a nearby friend’s house to escape my stepfather’s…