Of Paper and Stone
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In the fall of 2017, a friend approached me with this question, “How many stones are in your backpack?” The fall of 2017 was rough and I suppose this question was meant to help me reflect on the impact of the many stressors coming and going in my life at that time. My youngest sister had been diagnosed with liver failure caused by cirrhosis caused by many years of alcohol use with a little family predisposition possibly mixed in. She was 44 years old at the time and had a 10 year old son, a marriage on the rocks and life was looking very bleak for her. By the fall of 2017, she required significant care and she needed support. My once very independent and bold sister was now needing to rely on others and in doing so, had to come face to face with her addiction.
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About the Book
In the book, Of Paper and Stone, Siobhan Riley describes her journey of loving her sister who struggles with alcoholism and recovery using stories and memories that are compared to the elements of stone and in some cases paper. The process of coping with alcohol induced illness, recovery and showing love through it all can be compared to the elements of paper and stone, both strong and beautiful.
About the Author
Readers will be interested in this book title and author as she has experienced what it is like to love someone who is an alcoholic. She can also provide insight on the feelings that may be present when trying to navigate the difficult course of relapses, when children are involved and how to take care of yourself in those difficult times. The unique presentation of these feelings compared to stone and in some cases paper makes the story feel more personal.