RIDING SOLO: My Journey Through Love and Madness
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.45 (634 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 098297020X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 264 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"A sad and tragic relationship." according to Valerie Allen. This is an account of a woman married to a man with severe mental illness. Lee Ravine is able to show the conflicted emotions of caring for a loved one yet fearing him at the same time. The frustration of dealing with his mood swings, affection, irrational behavior, generosity, volatility, good intentions, and so on creates constant stress and anxiety. Efforts to help o. Marriage With a Heartbreaking Twist This true story about a marriage entered into with love and hope will tear your heart apart as you read each of its revealing chapters. Mental illness takes many forms, and some forms are nearly impossible to understand, even when the spouse is as "up close and personal" as a human being can be. The author's candor is both moving and refreshing in its honesty. She takes. A Story of Strength and Courage I just finished reading Lee B. Ravine's book, Riding Solo. It was an emotional read, but a compelling one, and one that I couldn't put down. This is a remarkable story of a great lady who met Mr. Wrong in a second marriage. He appeared like the "Knight in Shining Armor," and soon it's discovered that he is not. His mental illness was not revealed to her. Rather, she exp
Lee B. Lee is a member of the National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW), the Space Coast Writers' Guild(SCWG), and the International Women's Writing Guild (IWWG)Lee volunteers as a facilitator with the Center for Group Counseling in Boca Raton, Florida and is available as a speaker for organizations, conferences, workshops, and book clubs.. Ravine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Education. She was employed by the New York City Board of Education where she
Riding Solo chronicles a journey through love and lust, disillusionment and deceit, and ultimately survival.When riding the merry-go-round from hell it is imperative to understand we are neither Sigmund Freud nor Harry Houdini. Our loved ones may lose their way even if the path to salvation is brightly illuminated.If you or someone dear to you is struggling with codependency, domestic abuse, or a mental disorder, you owe it to yourself to read, Riding Solo: My Journey Through Love and Madness.. For years I languished in a marriage that was both gratifying and frightening, never knowing when I would be elevated to great heights of ecstasy or plunge toward the bowels of hell
She was employed by the New York City Board of Education where she taught students with special needs. Ravine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Education. Lee is a member of the National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW), the Space Coast Writers' Guild(SCWG), and the International Women's Writing Guild (IWWG)Lee volunteers as a facilitator with the Center for Group Counseling in Boca Raton, Florida and is available as a speaker for organizations, conferences, workshops, and book clubs.. About the AuthorLee B