This is a powerful memoir by Michelle Pearson, recounting her personal journey of giving up her son for adoption in 1972. The book explores themes of love, loss, and hope as she navigates the lifelong impact of that decision, including PTSD and anxiety.
In 1972, Michelle Pearson gave up her son for adoption. As 'one of those girls', she was expected to hide her shame with secrecy. No one should ever find out she'd had a child. But she never forgot the son who was taken from her. In the years that followed she struggled with PTSD, traumatic memory loss, agoraphobia and anxiety - impacting every area of her life. This is Michelle's story of love, loss and hope; of how over 50 years she has managed the consequences of living with her secret, survived the emotional pain, and finally, after being reunited with her son, the journey to rebuild their lives together.
Other Information:Michelle Pearson lives in South East England. A scientist by education but with an eclectic career history from milking cows and working as a lifeguard through to the city, global IT and running her own business. Along the way she found time to qualify and teach Pilates and Tai Chi. Taken is Michelle's first book covering a very personal journey through life. When away from writing she enjoys being outside with nature walking with her husband and their two dogs, as well as her other passion, photography.
