About
Lauren Lisette Grady has been a provider in the mental health field for over 17 years, walking alongside others to process psychiatric diagnoses, grief and loss, addiction, and anger, to name a few. Working with an array of clients, from children in foster care to military personnel, Lauren has made it her life’s purpose to be of service and teach the importance of healing the WHOLE (self) on a micro and macro level. Born in The Bronx, NYC, Lauren now lives in Augusta, Georgia with her daughter, where they are being rooted to thrive within their new Village.
Through the Eyes of Maria: Choices
Description
<p>Maria hits the streets of New York in search of the love denied by her alcoholic father and indifferent mother. When Sergio, a dark, worldly stranger, lures her with diamonds, brand-name clothing, and undivided attention, Maria sees a way out of her dysfunctional home. Seduced by Sergio’s charm and the promise of wealth and recognition, Maria ignores her panicked intuition and wanders into his lair.<br /><br />But in a world where ambition and deception go hand in hand, where dreams are shattered and innocence crushed, Maria discovers she’s trapped in a hell much worse than the one she left. And now, there is no escape. The price for betrayal is blood.<br /><br />Destiny intervenes when Maria meets Christian, a handsome law student haunted by a dark family secret. With her life at risk and time running out, will Maria find the strength to save herself and convince Christian to go against all reason and risk everything to help her?</p>
Story Behind The Book
The poems in this book spans the course of my life from a naïve young adult to woman who is still learning and growing. I’ve had relationships with God, self, and others that were at times toxic (sometimes my own doing); and exhilarating. Reflecting on my past offers me a chance to look at the whole experience – setbacks and victories – and whole me. I recognized being emotionally, spiritually, and mentally malnourished; and had to stop or else I would die inside. I appreciate and choose not to have any regrets because in the end; I can’t change the past.
Poetry has helped me to reconnect and bridge a gap in my life where common sense falls short. I’m a strong believer that our natural born gifts were given to us to nurture and edify others. Thank you for allowing these poems to make footprints in your present, leading to your brighter future.
