Untitled for Now

Helen wanted to break the cycle. Raised in the deserts of Southern California by a family plagued with addiction, poverty, and trauma, Helen’s life was fraught with heartache and turmoil. Nevertheless, this fueled her desire to make it out. That was until one day, she broke. When Helen wakes up in a mental hospital, her mind is shattered, her memories are gone, and she clings to the comfort of not remembering. But, when a memory of her daughter emerges, Helen has no choice but to unearth the painful truth and face her past. Through dual timelines, readers will be immersed in the intricate tapestry of Helen’s life, gradually unraveling the events that led to her broken state. Untitled for Now captures the difficulty of breaking chains, the essence of mother/daughter relationships, grief, compassion, and finding forgiveness for yourself. It is a novel for those who revel in the lived experiences of others and want to know that even the saddest stories can have a happy ending.