As an author, I care about you, my readers. Below are the sections of my novels you can skip to protect your mental health. Skipping these will not change your overall understanding of the story. At the bottom are resources to find help if you need them.

  • Chapter 7 - Section 1: Start of chapter to “Laci! It’s me!” just before the first section marker.

    Chapter 9 - Section 1: “The tears fell from her face…” to “She would have tried…” may be difficult for some readers.

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Resource Contacts for help

  • General Crisis

    • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988 (24/7, free, confidential).

    Domestic Violence

    • The National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or Text "START" to 88788.

    Sexual Assault

    • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

    Pregnancy Loss

    • Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support: Information and support groups.

    • Postpartum Support International (PSI): They have specific coordinators for pregnancy loss.

  • General Crisis

    • Samaritans: Call 116 123 (24/7, free).

    Domestic Violence

    • National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge): 0808 2000 247.

    Sexual Assault

    • Rape Crisis England & Wales: Live chat and local center finder.

    Pregnancy Loss

    • The Miscarriage Association: Support for miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and molar pregnancy.

    • Sands: Stillbirth and neonatal death charity.

  • General Crisis

    • Talk Suicide Canada: Call 988 (24/7).

    Domestic Violence

    • ShelterSafe: An online resource to help women and their children connect with the nearest shelter.

    • Ending Violence Association of Canada: Extensive list of provincial hotlines.

    Sexual Assault

    • CASAC (Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres): A directory of local centers across provinces.

    Pregnancy Loss

    • PAIL (Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network): Based in Ontario but offers resources widely.

  • General Crisis

    • Lifeline: Call 13 11 14.

    Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

    • 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732. This is the national service for sexual assault, family, and domestic violence counseling.

    Pregnancy Loss

    • Red Nose (formerly Sands Australia): 1300 308 307. Support for miscarriage, stillbirth, and newborn death.

    • Pink Elephants Support Network: Specialized in early pregnancy loss.

  • General Crisis

    • 1737 - Need to Talk?: Call or Text 1737.

    Domestic Violence

    • Women’s Refuge: 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE).

    Sexual Assault

    • Safe to Talk (Kōrero Mai, Ka Ora): 0800 044 334.

    Pregnancy Loss

    • Miscarriage Support NZ:

  • Befrienders Worldwide: An organization that helps people find suicide and crisis support centers in countries not listed above.

    Hotline Directory: A searchable database for domestic violence hotlines globally.

Disclaimer: I am an author, not a medical professional. If you are in immediate danger, please call your local emergency services.