SHOT GLASS

A true story of becoming whole again, when you feel like half a person. An occupational therapist, yoga teacher and mother of three confronts him. “We need to talk. It's about your drinking.” Conveying to an emperor of denial that he's not wearing any clothes will deliver the same result as a hand grenade with a loose pin—it's gonna blow!—which helps to explain a SWAT team on the front lawn.

Without emotional let up, psychologically nuanced writing covers five years of raw guts and wit as she navigates: the splash zone of alcoholism, legal chaos from "the incident", unbelievable deceit, single parenting, divorce court without a lawyer—that always goes well—and colorful therapy sessions with Dr. Rachel Phoenix, who offers take-away insights as sharp as her shoes. A vibrant, playful reemergence is brought to light as she is pursued by a millionaire, tries dating a woman and then, there's the hot young contractor.

SHOT GLASS is an intimate, immersive story of courage, compassion and altruism with a touch of humor in unexpected places about an endearing family. Everyone deserves a chance at sobriety, wellness and a path free judgements. She fights to give him that, but at what cost...a woman should be safe in her own kingdom.

Facts: The CDC reported that more than 15 million people in the US struggled with alcohol use disorders, but fewer than 8% received treatment (January 2018). According to the US Justice Department, 4 million women were threatened by a firearm; 1 million of whom were actually shot, or shot at, during the incident (January 2019). Most common reader comment, "Couldn't put this book down!"