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Memoir of Love, Betrayal, Heartbreak, and Hope: An Intimate Look into Raising

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In this powerful and moving memoir, the author takes us on a journey of love, betrayal, heartbreak, and hope as she raises her children and navigates the tumultuous waters of marriage and divorce. With raw honesty and vulnerability, she explores the complexities of family, forgiveness, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Rounding Home: A Memoir of Love, Betrayal, Heartbreak, and Hope with an Intimate Look into Raising a Child with Severe Autism

by Sarah Swindell

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3084 KB
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Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	258 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

The author begins her story with a portrait of her idyllic childhood. She was raised in a loving and supportive home, surrounded by a close-knit extended family. Her parents were her heroes, and she believed that their marriage was unbreakable. However, as she grew older, she began to notice cracks in the façade of her parents' relationship. Her father became increasingly distant and irritable, and her mother seemed to be constantly walking on eggshells.

When the author was 16 years old, her parents announced that they were getting divorced. The news was devastating, and she felt like her whole world had been shattered. She couldn't understand why her parents were breaking up, and she didn't know how she was going to move on without them both in her life.

In the years that followed, the author struggled to come to terms with her parents' divorce. She felt lost and alone, and she didn't know who she could turn to for support. She eventually found solace in writing, and she began to pour her heart out into a journal. Writing became her way of processing her emotions and making sense of the world around her.

As the author grew older, she began to date and eventually fell in love with a man named David. David was kind, funny, and supportive, and he made the author feel loved and cherished. They married and had two beautiful children together. However, their marriage was not without its challenges. David had a demanding job, and he often traveled for work. The author felt like she was always raising their children alone, and she began to resent David for not being more present in their lives.

One day, the author discovered that David had been having an affair. She was devastated and heartbroken, and she didn't know if she could ever forgive him. She eventually decided to give David another chance, but the trust between them was broken. Their marriage was never the same, and they eventually divorced.

The author's divorce was another major blow, but she was determined to pick up the pieces and move on with her life. She focused on raising her children and rebuilding her own sense of self. She went back to school and got a degree in social work. She also started volunteering at a local homeless shelter, where she found a sense of purpose and community.

Through the challenges she has faced, the author has learned the importance of forgiveness, self-compassion, and resilience. She has also learned that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. Her memoir is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the ability to overcome adversity.

This is a powerful and moving memoir that will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced love, betrayal, heartbreak, or hope. The author's raw honesty and vulnerability are both inspiring and heartbreaking. Her story is a reminder that we are all capable of overcoming adversity and finding happiness, even in the most difficult of circumstances.

Rounding Home: A Memoir of Love, Betrayal, Heartbreak, and Hope with an Intimate Look into Raising a Child with Severe Autism

by Sarah Swindell

4.6 out of 5