Shattered Memories: Addicted

By R. A. Merrill

An estranged child born with an addiction suffered from meningitis. But, somehow holds onto life by the grace of God. Overcoming childhood abuse wasn’t easy for Ray. A school life that is punctuated by everyday violence does nothing to help the already strained family ties and the sense of loss at the passing of loved ones. While the memories of his past remain unresolved, negative thoughts lead to a life as a recluse.

Hiding shocking secrets of his past hidden deep within him, he struggles to cope with whom he is and finds it almost impossible to find the peace he so desperately needs. Surviving five suicide attempts as he experienced a feeling of detachment from reality. Eventually, he became addicted to the “buzzed feeling” that alcohol gave him, relying on the addiction for 18-years to numb his emotional pain hindered his progress.

A brush with the law resulted in a three-year probation sentence. But somehow, through everything, he finds an inner strength he never knew existed and discovers a way to keep pushing through life despite the obstacles he faces, and the heartbreak that nearly led to self-destruction. But, overcoming his dark past wasn’t easy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: R. A. Merrill
• Release date: May 2, 2019

R. A. Merrill

R. A. Merrill is the author of the book, Shattered Memories: A Memoir of Addiction. He wrote this book (his first) in 2019 and completed the entire manuscript in five months and hasn’t stopped writing since. The author is writing his new thriller series, “Living With Danger.” He is 40 years old and a member of the United Lumbee Nation Indian tribe. He has achieved many awards for outstanding caregiver training. He lives in Longview, Washington, with his wife, Samantha, & daughter, Nevaeh. He enjoys spending time with his family. His hobbies include playing piano and guitar, and his passion writing sparked in 2011.