Divorce Papers: A Memoir

As the eldest of seven children in small-town West Virginia, Rita seems to lead an ordinary life, but secrets dominate her days and nightmares rule her sleep. When adults prove too untrustworthy to confide in, and shame prevents her from sharing her burden with peers, Rita devises a shockingly devious plan to free herself from her desperate situation. "Divorce Papers" recounts Rita's struggle to escape a tortured childhood, break from a stultifying marriage, find true love as a lesbian and fulfill her talent as an artist and writer. Told with astonishing honesty and sensitivity, Rita's tale serves as inspiration for any and all who seek personal liberation against enormous odds.