by Nicole Reed
I shake my head at him and say, “I don’t want you here.”
He kisses my cheek and whispers back, “I’m not going anywhere.”
Turning my face from him, I close my eyes tight and choose my path again.
Note from the Author
Jay’s story is far from finished. In real life, depression is an uphill battle that is not easily cured. It affects millions of people daily. If you or anyone you know have had thoughts of suicide, please, please get help.
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 1-800- 273-TALK (8255)
http://rapecrisis.com/ - 210-349-7273
Acknowledgments
First and foremost, I have to thank the most wonderful husband and father EVER. The only reason this household has clean clothes, dinner in our bellies, and most important clean sheets is because of this man. He even buys the good smelling detergent. Your Momma raised you right. Thank you for keeping the complaining to a minimum when I locked myself away with my music blasting in my ear buds and kids running wild through the house. You’re my best friend and I thank God every day for you being in my Biology class.
Thank you to my three precious hellions. Cannon you made me a mother. How can I ever repay that? I love you baby boy. Reese you are the reason I’ll probably have gray hair in the next couple of years, but keep up your independent ways. It will make you a strong adult. Last, but not least, Madi Grace you have an adventurous spirit. I pray that you keep that and it takes you for a wild ride through life. Just please take me with you.
To Mom and Dad, thank you for growing a dreamer and allowing me to make mistakes, but always being there for me no matter what. I made it hard and impossible at times. Thank you for loving me anyway. I love you guys.
What can I say Lynn. You’ve been here since the beginning. You are like my other mother and the first person I call for advice. Thank you for loving me and supporting me. I haven’t forgot about you Monk. You know I love you too!!!
Donna, thank you for taking the time to help me edit my book. You are one fabulous friend and your input was invaluable. Keep being the wonderful WOMAN that you are!!!
Christan...love ya Girl!!! Thanks for reading chapter by chapter for me and for helping me keep Kane “douche” free...lol
To my VB club girls, Erin, Courtney, Shan, Ela, and Trina. Ya’ll ladies are crazy, but I LOVE IT!!! Thank you for giving me some comic relief when I thought I was going to lose it during writing this book. Erin, you are my sister from another mister. Thanks for responding to my ten million whiney text messages. Bring on the smutty VB pics!!! We got a trip to plan Ladies!!!
About the author
Nicole Reed can be found at or watching a football game for most of the year. The rest of the time you can find me hauling kids all over the great state of Georgia to baseball or gymnastic practice. When I get a second for myself, you will find me hidden somewhere in my house (I’m not giving my hidey hole away) with my ear buds in, a kindle in my hand with my laptop and phone sprawled on my lap. I’m a multi-tasker YO. I’m a serious music junky and listen to anything and everything. You can check out what I’m listening to now at my blog www.nicolreed.wordpress.com.or www.facebook.com/ruiningme
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