“Is It An Open Bar? deeply resonated with me because it reflected many of my own experiences with my family and my self-image. Laura’s journey of discovery & self-love reminded me of my struggles with finding purpose during difficult phases in my life. The emotions described were so authentic that I sometimes found myself in tears as I was reading.” – Darlene Reader/SLC Member
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Welcome to my messy, raw, and real journey of rebuilding a life—and a self—through love, loss, and the courage to face discomfort head-on.
Have you ever felt lost, stuck, or like you’re carrying a weight of unspoken struggles? In this deeply personal memoir, Laura invites you to join her on a powerful journey of transformation—a story about embracing the chaos, healing from pain, and learning to love yourself in the most imperfect, gritty way.
Through six years of life-changing events, including navigating a divorce, motherhood, heartbreak, financial ruin, and the unexpected loss of her mother, Laura explores the process of unbecoming everything she wasn’t meant to be. Written with vulnerability and humor, this book goes beyond a simple recovery story—it’s about learning to rebuild yourself from the ground up. It’s about facing uncomfortable truths, processing the messiness of life, and realizing that even in our most broken moments, we are worthy of love and growth.
In these pages, you’ll find:
- A candid look at the struggles of identity, self-worth, and healing
- The challenges of overcoming addiction, coping mechanisms, and the fear of not being enough
- Powerful insights on how to embrace your imperfections, learn to forgive, and stop running from your own truth
- Stories of love, loss, motherhood, and the relentless pursuit of finding peace in the chaos
- Practical tools to help you rebuild your own foundation and step into the person you’re meant to become
This book isn’t just about Laura’s story—it’s for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, unsure, or overwhelmed by life’s challenges. It’s an invitation to get uncomfortable, be real, and take the messy steps toward self-love, no matter how imperfect they may seem.
If you’ve ever wondered how to rebuild your life after loss or pain, or simply want to find the courage to become the person you were always meant to be—this book is for you.