So beautifully written and it breaks my heart. Whatever parts of this are true are too many. I am so thankful you had your friend to talk to. I wish all of your Topeka family could have helped in some way. I love you my dear and am so happy for your “divorce”. Best thing ever.
Thank you. I totally understand the impulse and desire to have helped in some way. But unfortunately it was just something I had to find my way through. I am much stronger and wiser because of it. Love you too.
Linzi, I am incredibly proud to have my daughter back. May each new day unfold with love, grace and light.
You’ve confronted your sorrow with courage, knowing you've endured the hardest part. Though your heart has felt the weight of pain, you are still whole. You found the strength to save yourself and Anna—two bright souls now living in the light. Your spirit remains strong, your heart is healing, and your wings may need some mending, but you have emerged from that dark place where you left behind a selfish demon man.
I am not joking when I say I have tears pouring down my face, into my morning coffee. This is so incredibly beautiful and moving, especially the ending:
And then I made a promise — to myself, and to my daughter:
I would show her not how to stay and shrink for the sake of appearances, or out of fear of being judged — but how to walk away with dignity. How to name a mistake without shame. How not to numb or escape the pain, but to stand in the wreckage and still choose to rebuild.
I would show her what it looks like to ask for help. What it means to tell the truth. How to hold your own hand through heartbreak. How to find your way back to yourself after you’ve been lost.
I would show her that a beautiful life isn’t measured by how polished it looks — but by how free it feels. How honest. How peaceful. How full of laughter. And warmth. And adventure.
I would show her that life is beautiful not because it’s perfect — but because it’s yours.
By writing this and sharing it with all of us, you have done exactly that....what a gift to give your daughter and us because it is never too late!
Also, of course the owner of the Airbnb is "Sunny"....🤣
No notes. Only when your next published novel comes out let me know because I’ll be the first to pre-order it. K
Kate! Thank you. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. ❤️
Me too....Several copies and I want an invite to the Netflix opening premier!
So beautifully written and it breaks my heart. Whatever parts of this are true are too many. I am so thankful you had your friend to talk to. I wish all of your Topeka family could have helped in some way. I love you my dear and am so happy for your “divorce”. Best thing ever.
Thank you. I totally understand the impulse and desire to have helped in some way. But unfortunately it was just something I had to find my way through. I am much stronger and wiser because of it. Love you too.
Linzi, I am incredibly proud to have my daughter back. May each new day unfold with love, grace and light.
You’ve confronted your sorrow with courage, knowing you've endured the hardest part. Though your heart has felt the weight of pain, you are still whole. You found the strength to save yourself and Anna—two bright souls now living in the light. Your spirit remains strong, your heart is healing, and your wings may need some mending, but you have emerged from that dark place where you left behind a selfish demon man.
With all my love, Mom, your biggest fan.
Love you mama ❤️
Thank you Linzi. This hit super close to home. I feel that ending and working on living that reality. Big hug
Cheering you on sister!
Thank you for reading. ❤️
I am not joking when I say I have tears pouring down my face, into my morning coffee. This is so incredibly beautiful and moving, especially the ending:
And then I made a promise — to myself, and to my daughter:
I would show her not how to stay and shrink for the sake of appearances, or out of fear of being judged — but how to walk away with dignity. How to name a mistake without shame. How not to numb or escape the pain, but to stand in the wreckage and still choose to rebuild.
I would show her what it looks like to ask for help. What it means to tell the truth. How to hold your own hand through heartbreak. How to find your way back to yourself after you’ve been lost.
I would show her that a beautiful life isn’t measured by how polished it looks — but by how free it feels. How honest. How peaceful. How full of laughter. And warmth. And adventure.
I would show her that life is beautiful not because it’s perfect — but because it’s yours.
By writing this and sharing it with all of us, you have done exactly that....what a gift to give your daughter and us because it is never too late!
Also, of course the owner of the Airbnb is "Sunny"....🤣
I’m so grateful to be on this journey together. Thank you — as always — for your support and encouragement. ❤️
You most definitely stuck the landing! Thank you for this epic story. Liv didn’t need to worry about being a badass. :)
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for coming along for the ride. ❤️