The Family Friend

Matt Lowe was born into a large, loving family. His parents believed they had always protected him from harm. But one day their son would reveal that they had unwittingly allowed a young man to abuse him for over ten years... in the guise of the perfect Family Friend. Jeremy was intelligent, artistic and fantastic with children. He was welcomed into Lowe family life, singling out Matt for his particular attention. As their relationship took a more sinister turn, Matt became increasing alienated from his family and friends and the abuse continued unnoticed. Beautifully written with heart-wrenching candour, Matt's story begins in adulthood when he becomes a parent himself. Falling into a deep depression, he embarks on a period of therapy forcing him to confront the true nature of his relationship with Jeremy. What follows is an unusually insightful and moving account of one man's struggle to come to terms with the ramifications of years of sexual and psychological abuse.