Mel. (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781836711698)

For Melanie Adkins - a divorce, felony charge, and younger boyfriend are not the plot twists she saw coming. Her family reminds her they didn't either and did not sign up for the drama. In her debut novel, author ch Williams gives a peek into the lives of the Adkins family. Anchored by the title character, it is a story of change and discovery that quietly builds, as Mel finds herself in a world she doesn't recognize and one that threatens her mental and physical health. Help, however, is on the way - enter in psychotherapist Dr. Reuben Stoney. Their weekly therapy sessions offer both safety and clarity to Melanie and the people she loves. Giving lessons on what makes for a life, the people we allow to share it, and ultimately permission to live it.