A TRUE STORY

What do you do when you're helplessly watching your child plummeting down a dark path?

Being a parent is an exciting and frightening experience. Like most mothers, Monika understood there would be ups and downs, but she expected the downs to be manageable. Her child's life would be full of love, nurturing, and unlimited possibilities!

She never expected the viciousness of others or the damage it would do to her daughter's self-esteem. Discovering her child's secret urges to harm herself was a shock that changed everything. In the blink of an eye, life spiraled out of control! Her once happy girl was replaced with a stranger. Fighting to hold on, Monika helplessly watched as her daughter descended into a life of drugs, alcohol, and exploitation. Traditional sources of support seemed to turn a blind eye. How could she save her little girl? How far would she go to save her child? How far would you go to save your child?

About the Author

Monika Polefka-Proulx knows the effects of trauma. She understands how, if not addressed, it can taint every aspect of our lives. Through her writing, Monika provides hope for others struggling to move forward from past traumas. She fell in love with books at a very young age. When her father tragically died, she was eleven years old, and the remaining family moved back to Canada after years abroad. Fitting in and relearning English was difficult for a child who had spent the previous four years only speaking Spanish, so she submersed herself in literature. Books provided solace and an escape from loneliness and shyness. Monika has been happily married to her childhood sweetheart, Mike Proulx, for over thirty years. She is the proud mother of two amazing adults, Karl and Samantha. She loves spending time with her family, camping, and playing with her beautiful grandchildren. The family owns an automotive and autobody restoration shop and lives in Alberta, Canada. Through determination and her love of books, she has overcome shyness, depression, self-doubt, and a crisis in faith. Her passion for writing has led her to share her experiences and expand on her desire to help others struggling with similar experiences. Books have the power to transform, heal, and allow us to escape.

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