FINDING SOLITUDE
Finding Solitude is a poignant and inspiring novel that traces the transformative journey of Emily Matthews—a woman shaped by hardship and defined by resilience. Raised in the shadow of her father’s incarceration and her mother’s battles with addiction, Emily begins her adult life struggling to break free from a painful past while raising two children on her own.
Haunted by trauma and barely making ends meet, Emily discovers the power of healing through art therapy. With the support of a close-knit circle of newfound friends, she embarks on a path of self-discovery and renewal. As she learns to channel her pain into creativity, Emily reclaims her identity and purpose.
Driven by her passion to help others, she creates a sanctuary where women can explore art as a means of healing and empowerment. Balancing the demands of single motherhood and entrepreneurship, Emily builds a thriving community grounded in compassion, expression, and hope.
Through deeply personal relationships—with her children, her steadfast best friend, and a blossoming new love—Emily finds the strength to confront her past, including a final, emotional reckoning with her dying father. In doing so, she transforms the shattered pieces of her life into a vibrant mosaic of beauty, connection, and purpose.
Finding Solitude is a heartwarming and empowering story about rising above adversity, embracing one’s truth, and the redemptive power of art, love, and community.