Author Amber Pedemonte’s New Memoir “Withered” Chronicles a Decade of Domestic Abuse and Her Path Out

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Amber Pedemonte has published a memoir, "Withered: Abuse, Addiction & Adultery," detailing ten years of domestic violence and what she describes as the psychological control that kept her trapped long after any single incident ended. The book is out now through Page Publishing, available at major retailers including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Apple iTunes, and Google Play.

According to the announcement, Pedemonte spent a decade enduring fear and manipulation from an abuser, and found that the deeper damage was the self-doubt instilled in her over that time. The narrative follows the pivotal moments that propelled her from mere survival toward genuine strength and freedom.

Pedemonte writes from a background as a medical professional, first responder, and caregiver to developmentally disabled individuals, according to the announcement. She grew up in California’s Bay Area and now lives in Southern Florida, where she has rebuilt her life with her husband and their three sons. On social media, Pedemonte has described sharing the book as something that once felt impossible, calling it a story about abuse, addiction, adultery, and the strength it takes to survive and find a way forward.

"I wrote this memoir for every person who has felt imprisoned by another’s cruelty and their own internalized shame," Pedemonte said in the announcement. "If my story helps even one person recognize their worth and find the courage to walk away, then every vulnerable word was worth sharing."

The publisher describes the memoir as aimed at readers who are themselves navigating an abusive relationship or struggling with self-worth after one, presenting it as a demonstration that healing is possible and life beyond trauma can flourish with unexpected beauty and purpose. Studio CarryOnHarry sees memoirs like this one as part of a steady stream of survivor-written accounts that have found an audience well beyond traditional publishing’s gatekeepers, and that’s worth noting regardless of how any one title performs.

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