Menthal Stories

Taylor though she had it all. A stable job, a handsome boyfriend, and powerful friend groups. Whilst having dinner with her boyfriend, he displayed his true colors that made Taylor question everything about him up until she stopped breathing.

Raised by a Stranger is a raw, unflinching journey through a childhood shaped by narcissistic, emotional abuse, and neglect. Written under the pseudonym Bunny Rae Wilder, this multi-format book weaves together stories, poems, diary entries, and reflections to expose the heart-wrenching reality of growing up with a present but distant mother. Through shifting themes and emotional cycles, Raised by a Stranger captures the pain of emotional manipulation, neglect, and abandonment, while highlighting the quiet resilience required to survive and ultimately reclaim one's identity. Each entry offers a glimpse into the inner turmoil, the struggle for self-worth, and the fight to break free from a lifetime of gaslighting and control. This book is for anyone who has ever felt misunderstood, trapped in their past, or fought to find their voice. Raised by a Stranger is an invitation to connect with your own healing journey and discover the power in rewriting your story, no matter how broken it may seem. Each entry in Raised by a Stranger captures the struggle of not just surviving, but questioning everything I thought I knew about family, love, and self-worth. Let's unpack this together, you are certainly not alone. Take care xo