Hudson’s life is built on leaving: new towns, temp jobs, no attachments.
Then he meets Molly—steady, warm, rooted in a coastal town where sunsets linger and everyone knows your name. She’s messy buns, morning coffee, laughter that fills quiet spaces, and the kind of love that makes a place feel like home.
The more time he spends with her, the harder it is to pull away.
Friendship slips into something unnamed—lingering touches, late nights by the water, words unsaid.
He wasn’t meant to stay; she wasn’t meant to want him. But Molly makes room for him, and Hudson begins to fit into a life he can’t keep.
Now he must choose: is Molly worth staying for?
Growing up with a father who numbed emotion with alcohol and avoidance, she grew up believing love required endurance. Years later, that blueprint led her into an intense relationship marked by addiction, emotional volatility, and a devastating trauma bond. After miscarriage, betrayal, and a PTSD diagnosis, she begins to unravel how childhood conditioning shaped her adult choices — and why healthy love feels unfamiliar after a lifetime of chaos. This memoir traces the quiet ways childhood trauma echoes into adulthood, and the courage it takes to break the pattern.
All My Love, All My Life?
A Memoir
Salt-Stained Letters is out now!
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There are many different resources to assist you throughout your mental health journey.
Taking the steps to improve mental health is terrifying and can feel lonely.
Start with a single, small step.
-Reach out to someone you trust, explain that you need assistance while you begin this journey.
-Be physically active for at least 10–30 minutes daily (walk, stretch, dance).
-Practice grounding techniques.
-Call a healthcare professional. Set up one appointment.
If you are in need of immediate assistance:
Contact your local emergency services or crisis line (call or text 988) right away.
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You are not alone. Taking charge of your mental health and wanting to improve is terrifying.
Here are some links that may help you:
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Absolutely! I am in the process of finishing a collection of poems that originally inspired “All My Love, All My Life?”. Stay tuned for more info coming soon!
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Great question. This decision was made out of respect for those whose lives appear in this book. Their privacy, well-being, and mental health deserve to be protected.
With that, any identifying information including names and locations have been altered unless those involved have given written consent to do so.