Know My Name

Known to the public only as a pseudonym in court reporting, the writer of this memoir takes her own name back. Chanel Miller writes about assault, the years of legal process that followed and the slow work of recovery, with steady attention to how institutions treat the people they exist to serve. The prose is controlled and often unexpectedly funny, and the focus stays on dignity, family and the labour of becoming whole again. The takeaway: • A first-hand account of moving through the criminal justice system • Writing on identity, privacy and the weight of public attention • Reflection on healing, family support and regained self-possession • A memoir widely cited in discussions of consent and advocacy For readers of literary memoir, students of law and social policy, and those interested in survivor advocacy; anyone finding the subject difficult should seek support from a qualified professional. Available at Boipoka.