Copyright paperwork has arrived!

The copyright has arrived. I ordered a final proof copy with all the corrections I had found and it is supposed to arrive tomorrow. I am really in the home stretch on publishing this book now! If all goes well the publication date will be in April of 2024.

Here is a little snippet from the book to whet your appetite:

“It is hard for me to believe right now that I will ever be able to repay all the kindnesses I have received since Glen’s arrest,” said Lisa.

“Kindness can’t be repaid, Lisa.  It is not a debt.  No one is keeping a spreadsheet.  We do for others because we can.  It feels good to help others.  I know this has been a terribly hard time for you.  Really, since you got pregnant with Bobby, your life has been hard.  You and Bobby are working hard on healing and moving forward in a healthy way.  That is all the thanks that any of us helping you need.  You reward us by going forward with Bobby and living your best lives,”

“Why does it sound so logical and easy when you say it Mrs. Marie?  My internal voice doesn’t sound anything like that,” said Lisa.

“Your internal voice was shaped by your life up to now, Lisa, and so it reflects the accumulated trauma.  You can retrain that voice.  I have.  A few years ago, I was an isolated, unhappy woman.  But with hard work and counseling, I am now living my best life.  But the first step was admitting I needed help, and the second was learning to accept the help I needed.  My internal voice told me I deserved to be lonely and isolated and unhappy.  But that voice was wrong.  And your internal voice can be wrong too.”

“I guess I still have a lot of work to do,” said Lisa.

“We all do,” replied Marie.  “The best part of life is that it is always changing.  New people, new opportunities to grow and change.  You are doing so well, Lisa.  I am so proud of you and what you have overcome.  I know it’s hard.  And I know you would rather be more independent.  But that time will come.  I promise.”