Character rides the roller coaster from being "born in Neiman Marcus in Texas "to a Holocaust survivor- to dealing with life challenges of caring for her family in all stages of their lives -to horrific losses. So many secrets, darkness, betrayals – the protagonist is left to deal with it all. This cautionary tale explores hope, forgiveness and holding the darkness and the light carefully in order to live her life without bitterness, regret and depression. How does she carry on ? Where does her strength come from ? Coping skills are put to their test as each idea is tried.