Later that night, before sleep claimed her, she thought back to the events of the past week and to the changes she had seen occur in her life over the past two years. She realized that she was in part to blame for the life she had spent with Eric, for she had allowed herself to become little more than a doormat. She had been so passive that he had been enabled to abuse her without danger of discovery. She was in no way afraid of Jim, he was not the type of personality to be abusive, but even if he were, she knew that never again would she allow herself or her children to live in circumstances like those they had endured. This was a new beginning. Her family now had a good life and it would remain good, of that she was certain. Kyle would continue to improve and no one but he, himself, could say to what heights he would reach. With joy in her heart, she closed her eyes, snuggled deeper into her covers and fell asleep.
THE END
About Marion Leavens
Finally retired, Marion has her days free to continue her life-long love affair with books. She and husband Jim read constantly and never go anywhere without a book in hand. Following a dream, she tried her hand at writing a novel and 'Leaving Sharpstone' was the result. Since that she has not stopped writing. She is very involved in the women's group of her church and recently with the seniors group in her community. The grandchildren who live with them keep her young and occupied with teenage issues and as a family, they travel to different local venues to enjoy country music, especially 'The Emerald Festival' on Amherst Island.
Other Books by Marion Leavens
Maggie's Diary
The Grey Lady
The Amber Disk – Nobody's Children
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