Lauren K Grant

"The End Is the Beginning" Large Print Edition Lauren K Grant

The compelling story of a loving relationship challenged by addiction and codependency and how the protagonists deal with their respective problems which test the strength of their love. Maggie and Liam have the best marriage possible...both are successful in their career paths...they enjoy sharing common interests and challenges. They live in New York City, have a social life others dream of and cherish the joy derived from sharing their home with others. Happiness is a sure thing for this magic couple. Maggie, an accomplished news documentary writer, has reached a stage in her life in which she has just about disappeared. Prior to fading into her current state, she enjoyed participating in life to it's fullest. She married Liam Connolly, a powerhouse in the IT world, and the future of this dynamic couple, was written in gold. After several years of marriage, the upbeat lifestyle of Maggie and Liam brings out a fondness for alcohol in Liam which progresses rapidly. Maggie does whatever she can to cover for him: makes excuses to his clients and quickly corrects whatever problems arise. She works hard to keep their life stable. She becomes the perfect little enabler. As the marriage continues to erode, anger on both sides becomes difficult to control. Verbal abuse turns violently physical one night forcing Maggie to leave her husband. Liam becomes embittered at his wife's departure and continues on his path of self-destruction with no work, no friends and no life to speak of. Their journey together takes a significant hit, changing both their lives forever.