Monday, November 2, 2020

Life With Ollie by Donna Bourgeois



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If you are of dating age or married, I wrote this book for you.

This is not a self-help or a how-to book. This is the story of the metamorphosis of a timid, fear filled child who finally blossomed into a warrior. I have many scars that no one can see, but they are healed now. Through these battles to become a warrior, I have helped the wounded souls that have come to me and seen them overcome their demons to stand tall and proud of who they are. It has brought me great joy.

Through the years, I have heard along the way that the ancient Chinese would fix their broken china cups or figurines with gold to make them whole again, and more valuable. I believe that humans can be repaired with love and a sense of self-worth. Each and every one of us are here for a purpose and we are given gifts to help fulfill our purpose.

I would love for you to come on this journey with me.


Read an Excerpt

Things were steadily sliding downhill, relationship-wise. I told my husband one night that I was sure Grant was using drugs. Things had started disappearing from the house and turning up in a pawn shop when we went looking for them. I also told him that I felt alone in the marriage and asked if we could go see a counsellor. His reply was “I am perfectly happy; it must be you who has the problem.” If police came to the door, he would run downstairs and turn on the TV, and I would have to deal with them. One time, a big limo pulled up to the house and down he ran again, leaving me to settle the matter. Even John’s father told him if he didn’t step up to the plate, I was going to have a breakdown or leave him. But he just continued on like he always had: Tra-la-la-la-la. I received a big promotion at work and I was so proud. My husband’s first words? “How much of a raise did you get?”

I was devastated, no congratulations whatsoever. This new job became very demanding and I had to do a lot of overtime. I was exhausted. I came home one night at ten-thirty and was asked, “What’s for supper?” That was when I lost it. I hired Molly Maid for my housework and was lucky enough to get them on a Friday morning, so when I came home my house was spotless. I told my husband he could do the groceries and cook the meals. Plus, everyone could do their own laundry.

Oh, happy day! I could finally rest on the weekends.

One weekend, my aunt Mary and her family came to Whitby. We partied Saturday and had a grand time. When I was going to bed, my son’s radio was blasting. He was asleep, so I went into his room to turn it down and found two vials of hash oil on his nightstand. I went to our room and told my husband, “You won’t believe me that Grant is doing drugs? Go into his room—they’re right there in full sight.” His answer was “Why do you want to start trouble with a houseful of people here? Leave it alone.” I told him, “Fine, but when I get home from work on Monday, YOU had better have dealt with it because I’m tired of taking him to every specialist I can find alone. If you love him at all, you try and save him.” I was just too exhausted to go on being the only parent.

When I arrived home on Monday, I asked him if he had talked to Grant. His reply was “I have no proof that he is using drugs.” I told him that whatever was left of this marriage, he had just killed it and I was leaving him. His reaction was to call my son and tell him “Your mother is leaving. Pick who you want to live with.” Of course, Grant was devastated from being told in such a heartless way. He decided he would stay with his dad. Well, that was okay. He was free to do what he wanted, no questions asked.

I packed up all my clothes and left.

About the Author:
Donna G. Bourgeois enjoys writing and painting, both excellent activities to soothe the soul. She went to university at 65-years-old and earned an associate degree in theology, just to keep the grey matter healthy. She considers her greatest quality to be the ability to love greatly and be kind to those who life have put on her path. Life with Ollie is her first book, although she has many more story ideas waiting in the wings. She believes if you listen to your inner voice, you will find your bliss.

Website: http://donnabourgeois.com/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19311913.Donna_G_Bourgeois

Buy link: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Ollie-single-narcissistic-parent/dp/0228814219

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9 comments:

  1. Thank you for sharing your book with us. I always look forward to finding out about another great read.

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  2. This excerpt is heartbreaking.

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  3. Sounds like an intriguing and heartfelt journey, thanks for sharing it with me!

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  4. This sounds like a very good book.

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  5. Donna G. Bourgeois is a new author to me, but I look forward to reading this. I always love meeting new authors. Thanks to this blog for the introduction.

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