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    The Search for Catherine: Black Butterfly, #2
    Black Butterfly: Black Butterfly, #3
    Babygirl: Black Butterfly, #1
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    Black Butterfly Series

    By Lorna Jackie Wilson

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    About this series

    Black Butterfly is a compilation of poetry that speaks to the silence of loss, fight for families, and love for foster children. With consideration to the daily realities that foster children or youth may experience, Black Butterfly embodies real-life issues through faith-based reflections. This compilation is dedicated to the foster child, youth-in-crisis, and individuals who are striving to attain positive change.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLorna Jackie Wilson
    Release dateOct 10, 2018
    The Search for Catherine: Black Butterfly, #2
    Black Butterfly: Black Butterfly, #3
    Babygirl: Black Butterfly, #1

    Titles in the series (3)

    • 1

      Babygirl: Black Butterfly, #1
      Babygirl: Black Butterfly, #1

      Babygirl: Black Butterfly, #1

      Lorna Jackie Wilson
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      In 1977, siblings Tina, Michelle, and Leon Hilton live with their mother, Catherine, in Detroit. Although times are tough, Catherine does the best she can with the support of her mother-and in spite of the abuse she receives from her boyfriend, Victor. When eleven-year-old Michelle is accidentally injured, a caseworker from Child Protective Services, visits the family. Later, Victor's drug stash is found in their house, and soon the three siblings are taken from their mother and placed into separate foster homes. Over the next several months, Michelle experiences a number of foster homes that lead her to question and challenge the lifestyle and sense of identity that she has experienced so far, significantly affecting her self-esteem, purpose, and well-being. Meanwhile, Catherine works to put her life back together and win back custody of her children. This is the story of a family dealing with physical and emotional abuse, substance addiction, and the foster care system as one girl grows to young adulthood in the face of unusual odds.

      In 1977, siblings Tina, Michelle, and Leon Hilton live with their mother, Catherine, in Detroit. Although times are tough, Catherine does the best she can with the support of her mother-and in spite of the abuse she receives from her boyfriend, Victor. When eleven-year-old Michelle is accidentally injured, a caseworker from Child Protective Services, visits the family. Later, Victor's drug stash is found in their house, and soon the three siblings are taken from their mother and placed into separate foster homes. Over the next several months, Michelle experiences a number of foster homes that lead her to question and challenge the lifestyle and sense of identity that she has experienced so far, significantly affecting her self-esteem, purpose, and well-being. Meanwhile, Catherine works to put her life back together and win back custody of her children. This is the story of a family dealing with physical and emotional abuse, substance addiction, and the foster care system as one girl grows to young adulthood in the face of unusual odds.

    • 2

      The Search for Catherine: Black Butterfly, #2
      The Search for Catherine: Black Butterfly, #2

      The Search for Catherine: Black Butterfly, #2

      Lorna Jackie Wilson
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      This is the story of Catherine Hilton, a mother struggling with substance addiction and domestic violence at the hands of her boyfriend, Victor Sinclair. When Catherine's home is investigated, Child Protective Services (CPS) intervenes, Victor is sent to prison, and she loses her children to the foster care system.  Determined to turn her life around and regain custody, Catherine seeks rehabilitation.  For a while, everything seems to be moving in a positive direction until Victor returns from prison.  To Catherine's dismay, her long journey with rehabilitation seems to come to a close and she finds herself in the same situation, once again.  To ensure the safety of her children, she must remove herself from the lives of all those she holds dear; there's no other choice!  Of course, the children are devastated; they long to see their mother again. Catherine has every intention of returning for them, once she can be certain, Victor no longer poses a threat to their safety or the normalcy that they deserve.  Yet, will Victor allow this?  Will Catherine stay clean? Will she ever have a normal life with her children again and what will happen to the children during her absence?  Catherine's brothers launch a full-scale search for her and will stop at nothing to find her.  The Search for Catherine begins!

      This is the story of Catherine Hilton, a mother struggling with substance addiction and domestic violence at the hands of her boyfriend, Victor Sinclair. When Catherine's home is investigated, Child Protective Services (CPS) intervenes, Victor is sent to prison, and she loses her children to the foster care system.  Determined to turn her life around and regain custody, Catherine seeks rehabilitation.  For a while, everything seems to be moving in a positive direction until Victor returns from prison.  To Catherine's dismay, her long journey with rehabilitation seems to come to a close and she finds herself in the same situation, once again.  To ensure the safety of her children, she must remove herself from the lives of all those she holds dear; there's no other choice!  Of course, the children are devastated; they long to see their mother again. Catherine has every intention of returning for them, once she can be certain, Victor no longer poses a threat to their safety or the normalcy that they deserve.  Yet, will Victor allow this?  Will Catherine stay clean? Will she ever have a normal life with her children again and what will happen to the children during her absence?  Catherine's brothers launch a full-scale search for her and will stop at nothing to find her.  The Search for Catherine begins!

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      Black Butterfly: Black Butterfly, #3
      Black Butterfly: Black Butterfly, #3

      Black Butterfly: Black Butterfly, #3

      Lorna Jackie Wilson
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      Black Butterfly is a compilation of poetry that speaks to the silence of loss, fight for families, and love for foster children. With consideration to the daily realities that foster children or youth may experience, Black Butterfly embodies real-life issues through faith-based reflections. This compilation is dedicated to the foster child, youth-in-crisis, and individuals who are striving to attain positive change.

      Black Butterfly is a compilation of poetry that speaks to the silence of loss, fight for families, and love for foster children. With consideration to the daily realities that foster children or youth may experience, Black Butterfly embodies real-life issues through faith-based reflections. This compilation is dedicated to the foster child, youth-in-crisis, and individuals who are striving to attain positive change.

    Author

    Lorna Jackie Wilson

    LORNA JACKIE WILSON is an author from Detroit, Michigan. She has an affinity for lyrical poetry, spoken-word, and courageous conversations that speak to conditions in foster care. She has lived in Michigan most of her life outside of enlistment in the United States Army. She has four beautiful children who support her writing and encourage its continuance. Lorna says, "My family is such an inspiration to me in all of my endeavors and I sincerely appreciate and love them dearly." Lorna's journey continues as she gives back by speaking about foster care experiences and overcoming obstacles. She retired from public education in 2019 and is the founder and owner of Black Butterfly Books LLC. She holds master's degrees in Business Education and Information Technology and often utilizes graphic design to bring her writings to life. Lorna says, "But more importantly, I find myself in awe, as I watch God organize my thoughts and convey those things that I could never do alone. My prayer is to inspire someone, in some way, in an area where they need it most."

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