Almost Wasn't Enough

Almost Wasn't Enough is a raw and heart-wrenching memoir about staying when it hurt, loving beyond breaking point, and finally learning to choose yourself. For six years, she loved a man battling his own darkness. Together they built dreams—shared a home, six dogs, and a future they both believed in. But when life unraveled and depression deepened, the love that once felt unshakable began to crumble under the weight of fear, violence, and betrayal. Told through vivid storytelling and powerful reflections, this book takes readers through the quiet beginnings of emotional abuse, the chaos of holding on too tightly, and the slow, courageous process of letting go. It's a story about surviving the kind of love that almost destroyed her—and finding her way back to light. If you've ever lost yourself in someone else, questioned your worth, or stayed silent when your soul was screaming to be heard—this book is for you. Because sometimes, survival isn't loud. Sometimes, it's choosing to breathe, choosing to stay, and eventually… choosing to walk away. For anyone who's ever whispered, "I don't deserve this"—you're right. And you're not alone.