I don't know enough of the background story to rate this book. Satanic/sadistic ritual abuse (SRA)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satanic_ritual_abusehttp://www.religioustolerance.org/ra_none.htm
Elizabeth's mummy is drunk and her parents fight. The father seems to be neglecting his daughter. Mother is sent to rehab after a car accident. A bit confusing. Who is Friend and Laura?