Hi Shellee,

Your book came to my attention in Saniel and Linda Bonder's most recent Heart-Gazing newsletter, which I had signed up for over a year ago. When I first read about the book in the newsletter, I wasn't sure it was for me -- but a little voice said "Get This". So I did. The book has provided the very answers to questions I have been asking for the past year.

I intend to share your book with everyone, especially women, in our local SLAA (Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous) 12 Step rooms.

In my experience, an essential part of addiction is the disconnection/disown from our core essence. Your story is one that shows what a reconnection is and how a reconnection can and does occur. The beauty of it is that it is plain, simple, and down to earth. It created a huge shift for me (probably because I was finally ready). This story needs to be shared widely as possible, for I believe there are 1,000s of people on the cusp of a reconnection -- and this is part of the shift in the collective consciousness that is coming.

The void you speak of in your book is an unquenchable thirst. I finally saw that void -- and how it was working in my daily life -- and I finally saw that void for what it was -- an illusion. This shift was triggered, at least in part, by a vibrational quality in your book. There was something going on beyond the text on the pages. That is the only way I can describe it. As the shift occurred, it brought to mind the opening story in the Power of Now -- of the beggar, asking for a few coins, while sitting on a box filled with gold. As the shift deepened, I realized the gold was not just in the box ... it was lying on the ground everywhere around me. I was seeing it for the first time ... It was me.

I now know where I fit in. Where Home is.

Take Care and Thank You SO Much for the courage, tenacity, and the love to live the life you lived, and then be willing to put it out there. It is healing others as we speak.

Blessings, Greg


A True Sharing...A Journey with and to the Heart, June 3, 2009 By M. Christian (Ashland, OR)
Shellee Rae...thanks for sharing your story...it touches me ever so deeply. The depth of her experience with incest, abuse and addiction is beyond my comprehension. I thank God she stayed alive. Shellee's courage and determination to continue, to live and heal is awesome. The expressions of her silent inner voice, the longings and hunger to find her real home speak deeply to the heart. The healings, openings, discoveries and rememberings of love are what our hearts are yearning for. For those currently suffering to whatever extent, Shellee's story shows that real peace and joy is possible for anyone. Thank you Shellee. Enjoy, it's a good read.


Thanks Shellee, June 4, 2009 By Michael Kozak
I encourage anyone who can't find a way out of the darkness to read and talk personally to Shellee Rae.... She is the real deal, knowing Shellee personally her light shines bright and true... There are not many truths in today's times, Shellee in my opinion is that truth. Her book is a great beginning to the path. Being in her presence is very healing if you have a way to be able to work with her she can help.. She has helped me in ways I did not know were possible.... Thanks Shellee Rae, I wish you all the light you have radiated out and your readers get it and the ones that need to work with you will come. Peace is your Heart Love Michael, Ashland


"Braveheart", May 29, 2009 By Bonnie MacGillivray-Blout (Boston)
Bravo for one of the most amazing and remarkable survival stories. What courage! This book is a true testament to the sheer power, strength and possibility of the human spirit. Incredible. Beautiful.

I happen to have met Shellee, a few years ago now, as a healer when I sought her out as a Reiki practitioner in the greater Boston area. Let's say I knew her when she had made it to the other side - - - so to speak. I was so amazed by this person, this Reiki practitioner / healer, and inspired as I had never met a healer who "walked the walk", "practiced what she preached". She is a gifted and remarkable healer in every sense of the word, she radiates health, heart and love all the way. So when I heard her life story I was surprised. Who would have thought this beautiful, enlightened, gifted and skilled healer, who radiated health and good Spirit could have gotten herself out of the darkest of places that any human could experience. Who would ever think this was possible?

I read this book in two days as I carried Shellee around with me, in my heart, envisioning her every turn as I turned the pages of her book. I actually felt her heart and her love jump right off the pages. I could not put this book down until it was finished.

What a miraculous journey. If you are in a place of not thinking that anything is possible or that we as humans have limits, this book is for you. After this read I am inspired, I know for sure that not only is anything possible but that I will expect nothing less : )

Thank you Shellee Rae for sharing your story with us.


Profound recovery and healing, June 4, 2009 By Patricia A. Carter
Shellee Rae's Book, Suffering A Path of Awakening is powerful healing and enforces how recovery can take place. Wow, I sure did identify with Shellee! Her drinking and drugging and her search for more. I feel that Shellee has done a great deal of work and healing to have found what she now has! Shellee has been through absolute torture and now she is a healer. She is amazing!!! She has passed on recovery and healing to so many people. I have personally benefited from Shellee's Reiki treatments with tremendous pain in my heart and Shellee's healing Reiki has helped me through my journey of recovery and healing!

Thank you, Shellee for putting your truth out there to help others!!!!!

Patty Carter, Boston


A Lesson in Living, June 4, 2009 By L. Goldberg (Ashland, MA)
I have known Shellee Rae since before she "made it to the other side". I watched her face her personal devils, sometimes winning and sometimes not yet winning. But always there was a willingness to battle and battle she did. She battled without ever shirking her responsibilities to her family, her friends, her children. She battled with confidence in her ultimate victory even when it seemed to others that such victory would forever be out of reach. In a series of situations as difficult as anyone ever has to face, she earned the respect of others, not their pity. Now she has made it to the other side. She is where she deserves to be. By taking the time to tell her story in a most moving way, she reaches out to others, to help them overcome their own personal devils. What more can any of us do for another? Her story is an incredible addition to the world of literature. You have absolutely nothing better to do than to read it. It will change your view of what life is really about for the better, forever.


Hope, June 4, 2009 By Sandra J. Barry "Sandy" (Gloucester, MA
Wow. I read this book in one sitting and read some parts out loud to my partner.

I have the pleasure of reaping the benefits of Shellee's recovery since I've only known her during her recovery years. I've experienced her amazing healing powers since I've struggled with severe vision problems. I had no idea of the depth of her despair and the journey that got her to where she is today.

I would want everyone that's struggled in life to read this book and hang on to live with the hope you will come through it as Shellee has.


If I Could Change The Past, June 5, 2009 By Nelda Rae
If you think this is an eye-opening book, you can't imagine the horror a mother might feel...

Shellee's dad always said I was naïve and I was! The last thing - ever - that would have come to my mind was that my husband could have hurt any of our children in any way.

When the truth finally surfaced, I was in complete disbelief at first, then the horror as the shattering truth at last came out.

"The man is sick, let's see that he gets help. Can you live with that, Shellee? If he never touches you again?" Oh, how naïve I was! Why I didn't do more for my daughter right then, I don't know. Going back in my mind to that time, and the frame of mind many folks had, "This is a personal problem, something we can work out, something we can heal, something no-one will ever have to know about."

Oh, how naïve I was! My husband made so many mistakes (and so did I). When faced with the possibility of everything being revealed (that and his other failures), he just couldn't live with himself.

It has been so hard for all of the family to be a part of this story, but we are so blessed that Shellee has overcome the tragedies and risen to a place that's beyond words! I just can't say enough here.

I love you Shellee and I am so proud of you! Your book is certainly a 'Story of Inspiration' for anyone to read.

Mom - Florida