You're On Your Own

Breaking barriers. A legend in her own right.

As the first female career firefighter in her hometown department, Lynnette fought her way through a male-dominated world that was far from welcoming. Her story is one of grit, courage, and survival but behind her legendary status lay a struggle few could see.

In this courageous memoir she takes readers on a journey through her life and into the psychological injuries inflicted by men in authority positions—where bullying, discrimination, and misogyny were rampant. Trapped by shame she kept painful secrets to keep others comfortable, sacrificed her own well-being, and lost herself in the process.

Through raw and honest storytelling, Lynnette lays bare her struggles with self-doubt, the scars left by those in authority, and her search for identity and healing. This is a story of resilience, of reclaiming lost power, and of finding strength in honest and vulnerability. Lynnette’s fight to carve her place in a world that told her she didn’t belong is a testament to the perseverance required to finding the fire within.

This book is a reminder for anyone who has ever been underestimated, faced discrimination, or been silenced by “You don’t have a secret; you have a story.”