Love, But Only in Pieces

In Love, but Only in Pieces, Sarah Grace embarks on a heart-wrenching journey of discovery as she uncovers her mother’s diary—a vivid account of a time when her mother was not just a devout figure but a rebellious young woman longing for a life beyond the suffocating confines of her strict religious upbringing. The diary reveals a passionate love affair with a gentle soul from a different background, a relationship deemed unacceptable by her family.

As Sarah reads on, she learns that her mother faced a devastating choice when an unexpected pregnancy threatened to shatter her dreams: to follow her heart or cling to the security of her family's unwavering faith. This revelation forces Sarah to confront her own beliefs and question the foundations of her upbringing.

But the diary holds more than just tales of forbidden love. It unveils a long-buried family secret—her mother gave birth to a boy, her half-brother, whom she placed for adoption. This painful decision haunts Sarah, dismantling her idealized image of her parents and revealing the hypocrisy behind their strict beliefs.

As she grapples with feelings of betrayal, anger, and deep sadness, Sarah's journey becomes a reflection of our times, highlighting the complexities of social justice, the struggles of marginalized communities, and the enduring human capacity for empathy and hope. Through her mother’s words, she learns that healing requires confronting uncomfortable truths and embracing the scars we carry.

Love, but Only in Pieces is a poignant exploration of faith, family, and self-discovery, weaving a tapestry of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. Join Sarah as she navigates the complexities of her past and forges her own path toward healing and understanding in a world where love is often fragmented and complicated.