The female perspective character is raped repeatedly when she is 17 years old, early in the book. It is described in frank language but without excessive detail. Her abuser is a medical provider in a position of authority over her. After she escapes that situation, she spends some narrative time coping with the trauma. The focus is on broader mental health and personal healing issues. The story separately involves two male stalkers (one who is actively threatening to his underage ex-girlfriend).