I, Gracie

In this novel, A young woman must find her way in the world again after years of nursing her ailing mother.I, Gracie, survived...When Mama announced to our family that she had dementia, my brother and sisters insisted they couldn't help. They had their own lives elsewhere, after all. So I gave up my dreams and spent the next nine years caring for Mama alone, losing her bit by bit, and nearly losing myself in the process.I, Gracie, started over...After Mama finally let go of this world, I let go of that world, too. I left the nightmare of my life with Mama, my family, and West Texas to start over in a new place, far away. It took some doing, but I have a new job, a safe place to live, and even new friends and a man who loves me, broken as I am. But...I, Gracie, am scarred...Until my past is buried like Mama, I keep my man waiting, struggling with what was and not trusting what is or could be.I, Gracie...Am on hold...still trying to let go.