Turning Points: Stepping Out

By Joanne Alexander

Stepping Out follows the Turning Points story The Roommate Dilemma. In this story Sara and Jennie are conflicted about trying to help Tina deal with her mooch of a boyfriend but how do you help someone who is in denial?. When will Tina face reality? Since Sara's part-time job is ending she seeks new ways to express herself. Jenny is in a living situation where she is dealing with new people plus dealing with her past. But they are all "stepping out".

• Language: English
• Publisher: Joanne Alexander
• Release date: May 29, 2017
• ISBN: 9781370890699

Joanne Alexander

Joanne Alexander is a free thinker and independent spirit. She lives in Salem, Oregon with her husband Lee Schrunk and dog Maggie. She loves reading, dogs, travel, gardening and playing the ukulele. In addition to writing stories and articles, she writes songs for the ukulele. She has a fascination with ancient Egypt and would love to spend more time there.

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Turning Points: Stepping Out

By Joanne Alexander

Copyright 2015, 2016 Joanne Alexander

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Table of Contents

Just Where Does the Story End

Stepping Out

Can I Quit Writing Now?

Mothers and Daughters Preview

About the Author

Just Where Does the Story End?

In The Roommate Dilemma Jennie reaches a new turning point in her life. She enjoys Tina's companionship but has to decide what to do about the mooching and intrusive behavior of Tina's new boyfriend.

The story goes into detail showing how the guy is using Tina who is in denial of his true nature, which resembles that of a sociopath. Jenny first turns to Sara to get counseling for herself and Tina regarding the problems caused by the boyfriend. When setting boundaries for the boyfriend doesn't work Jenny makes the decision to move out, thus forcing Tina to also move.

But what about Sara? I couldn't leave her stuck in grief mode. I mean, life goes on. So in this story Sara is over her grieving and has even remodeled her back yard creating a meditation garden. Her turning point is that she realizes that she gets too easily involved in other people's problems. She resolves to keep out of it in the future. In this story she is confronted by Jennie about her drinking. Even after documenting how much she has been drinking since her husband died Sara decides that she loves her wine and isn't giving it up.

Since Jennie is having trouble finding a new place to live