num_pages: 212
description: Sarah Leeds is haunted by horrible events in her past that have left her frozen in time when it comes to connecting with other people. She would rather go through life with minimal interaction than learn to open up and trust others; keeping her emotional scars in the front of her mind so she wont get hurt. When a visit back to her hometown doesnt bring the answers or closure shes yearned for she wonders if shell ever be made whole again.While in town Sarah meets Kate a professor at the local community college. The instant connection she feels with Kate confuses and scares her but it also gives her a glimpse of a life she wished she could have. Will Sarah finally find it within herself to conquer her fears and pursue the life shes always wanted but thought she could never have?Content warning: This novel deals with alcoholism and references a suicide an abortion and a rape. They all occur off-page and are only mentioned as backstory with no graphic detail.
language: English
title: The Burden of Happiness
publisher: Luci Dreamer