Left Standing At The Fence is a vivid memoir, where childhood memories are interwoven with present day recollections of a difficult and complex family life. This first-person account is Donna Daffurn's version of the events of her life, detailing the good, the bad, and the ugly-warts and all. Writing about her early life, the ongoing abuse, and the subsequent trauma has been part of the healing process for the author, resulting in this no holds barred memoir. Despite her life-trauma, Daffurn leaves the reader with a clear message of hope: that the first step on the journey to healing is to reach out for help, that recovery takes time, and with the right support network you can get through it. Left Standing At The Fence is proof that it is possible to overcome adversity to live a purposeful life helping others.