First published 2004
Sarah faces each morning wondering if today will bring another bruise to hide, another excuse to make. The mirror reflects more than physical wounds. Her husband's anger has carved away pieces of who she used to be. When a neighbor's quiet kindness opens a door she thought was permanently sealed, Sarah must decide whether to step through it. The choice seems simple from the outside. Inside her world, every decision carries weight she can barely lift. Hope feels dangerous when disappointment has become familiar. Sarah discovers that healing requires more than leaving. It demands she rebuild not just her circumstances but her belief that she deserves better. The path forward means confronting fears that have kept her trapped and finding strength she forgot she possessed.
Genres: domestic-fiction, abuse, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
84 pages · Paperback · AuthorHouse
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence, emotional-abuse