Melissa Veronica Yaw
-Writer & Entrepreneur-
The Secret Life
A collection of short stories
PRINT ISBN: 978-0-9936412-0-6
Formats: E-Book & Trade Paperback
Category: Trade, General Fiction
Part of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to support the work of Mental Health charities. LEARN MORE/DONATE
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The Secret Life is a collection of short stories that takes you inside the lives of five individuals struggling with personal challenges, the sort that have become increasingly common in today’s society.
Whether it’s infidelity, mental health, body issues, or just keeping up with the Joneses, the characters strive desperately to keep their behaviours and lifestyles secret from those closest to them—and sometimes from themselves. That is, until they are confronted with situations that force them to face those issues head on.
For some, the revelation inspires change, while others have yet to understand the extent of harm that living with such secrets can have.
Most of the stories in my book touch on some aspect of issues related to mental health and personal well-being, I have become very passionate about this issue considering that the percentage of those affected are increasing but less than 6% of health care dollars go towards treatment and resources.
Part of the proceeds from the sale of this book initially went to support the work of, The Centre for Mindfulness Studies. The charity specializes in mental health services and through their Social Community Program provides much needed resources to low income communities who otherwise would not have access to personalized care.
