Publication Date: Nov 2026
Blurb:
With an empty nest and a marriage that leaves her feeling less like a soulmate and more like a roommate, Brenda throws herself into helping everyone around her. But no amount of serving can fill the ache inside. When her mother’s health fails, Brenda embraces the role of caregiver, convinced that the only way for her to feel loved is by being needed.
As the responsibilities of caring for an aging parent intensify, she slowly loses sight of herself. The more she pours her energy into serving others, the more depleted she feels. A friend’s divorce forces her to take a hard look at her own marriage, while Marcus’s health struggles reveal a side of her husband she has overlooked for years.
Caught in the midlife demands of the sandwich generation, Brenda wonders if she can find purpose after motherhood.
What To Expect:
From This Day Forward is a story about an empty nesting couple figuring out what their marriage is now that the kids are grown. When a parent gets sick, they step in as caregivers. You can expect relatable characters, real life problems, and humor to balance the heaviness.
Content Warnings:
Language: None
Sexual Content: Closed door between a married couple
Violence: None
Substance Use: None
Prejudices: None
Religious Themes: This novel contains a Christian worldview
Other Topics: Empty nest, caregiving for a family member, finding purpose in the second half of life
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