No Longer That Girl

Retracing the Scars of the Past and Present

By Stephanie L. Maley
Published by She Writes Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

For fans of No Matter Our Wreckage, this memoir explores the emotional impact of sexual abuse and how this debut author not only faces it but recovers from the trauma.

Stephanie Maley’s life is beautiful. She has her husband of thirty years and two sons—all healthy and making their way in the world. Other than the unwelcome memories of the past that flash in her mind like blinding television ads, things couldn’t get much better. But when COVID-19 comes to the United States in 2020, Stephanie is seized by a deep panic, certain that she is going to die. 

Suddenly, her newfound fear of death triggers memories of the past she’s fought so long to repress: she was molested at a young age, groomed by two different men, and still feels the void left by her birth father and stepfather’s absence. In the face of a chaotic world wrought with both physical and mental illness, Stephanie must embark on a journey of healing.

With the help of her therapist, her husband, and the solace she finds in writing, Stephanie discovers that she doesn’t have to be defined by the pain and abuse she’s suffered. No Longer That Girl is a touching memoir about a woman who bravely faces health issues, betrayal, and abandonment—and proves that no matter the obstacle, we too can overcome our trials and become more resilient souls.

About The Author

Stephanie L. Maley

Stephanie L. Maley, a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, dreamed of writing a book since she was a young woman. Thirty years later, that dream found its way to a reality. Before becoming an author, Stephanie worked as a pediatric nurse after getting her BSN, home-educated her two sons, and became a professional photographer after obtaining an associate’s degree in photography at forty-eight years old (www.lov2shoot.com). She and her husband, Mike, live in their dream home on Lake Hartwell in Northeast, Georgia, where you can find Steph swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, and driving her boat. 

Product Details

  • Publisher: She Writes Press (November 4, 2025)
  • Length: 304 pages
  • ISBN13: 9798896360087

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Raves and Reviews

"An inspiring story . . . "—Kirkus Reviews

" . . . a truly memorable and touching read."—Readers' Favorite, 5-star review

 “No Longer That Girl takes hard topics and turns them into palpable illumination. This story is proof that we can transform our wounds into love and healing. Sometimes we need to look into our past in order to move forward in our lives. Not everyone has the courage to be so self-honest, but Steph delivers her truth with hope to live by.” —Laura Munson, New York Times bestselling author and founder of the acclaimed Haven Writing Retreats

“In this powerful memoir, Stephanie opens her heart to share a life filled with resilience, hope, and love. Her story is a reminder that life, though complicated, can still be beautiful. Through her experiences, readers will find strength in their own lives and take away lessons of courage and authenticity.”—McKenzie Coan, Paralympic gold medalist and author of Breaking Free

"Her writing is clear and compelling, hopeful and true. Once you begin the book, there is no choice but to read to the end to find a woman filled with love, strength and grace even though life has beaten her up."—Leslie Johansen Nack, author of Nineteen

“No Longer That Girl shows a young girl’s fight to find her voice amid moral confusion and serial betrayals by men in positions of power. Using writing and therapy to help unpack her traumas, the author finds healing by courageously facing her past.” —Liz Kinchen, MA, Certified Mindfulness Teacher, author of Light in Bandaged Places

"Stephanie Maley shares the traumas and lessons of her life with candid courage. Her unflinching storytelling exposes secrets kept in dark corners to protect “polite” company and opens a space for people with similar stories to find relief and affirmation, showing that our worst experiences do not defeat us."—Rev. Mary Reynolds Hemmer, author of Phe and the Work of Death

“In Stephanie’s compelling memoir she reminds all readers of the possibility of healing and transformation. In this special and specific story we find the universal truth that when secrets are kept, we bear the burden of shame on our backs. When we share that burden, we are free to love that very same world. . . .”—Rev. Becca Stevens, founder of Thistle Farms and author of Practically Divine

“A raw and unfailingly honest account of a survivor’s long journey home to herself. Maley has written her broken heart whole in these pages and, with powerful authenticity, invites readers to find healing in telling their own truth.”—Malia Bowers, PhD, Professional Lecturer, Department of Political Science, DePaul University

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Retracing the Scars of the Past and Present

By Stephanie L. Maley
Published by She Writes Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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