Frances Lyon

About The Book

TORTURED

SOUL

A Parent’s Tale of Addiction and Unbreakable Love

About The Author

Frances Lyon

Frances A. Lyon is an author and artist whose journey into writing was deeply inspired by personal tragedy and resilience. Following the loss of her adult son to a drug overdose in 2019, Frances turned to writing as a way to navigate her grief and share her experiences.

Raised as a single mother until her son reached the age of 11, Frances then married, only to face the heartbreaking challenges of her son's struggles with substance abuse and encounters with the law. Through her writing, Frances delves into the raw realities of addiction, loss, and the complexities of motherhood.

About The Book

Tortured Soul

A Parent’s Tale of Addiction and Unbreakable Love

I'm taking you on a deeply personal journey through the hardships of addiction, love, and the never-ending desire for hope. This is so you get to know me better and learn from my errors in judgment. Shane's story is one of grief and perseverance. He wasn't a bad person; he was just a young man suffering from addiction and tremendous self-doubt. My son was bright, with a strong will, but not very understanding. This caused him to make wrong turns and questionable decisions. He had a wonderful heart and was usually eager to help others, but his personal battles were substantial and never-ending. He was a gifted contractor, capable of performing miracles with his hands, but the grip of his addiction was stronger than his desire to fight.

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What Readers are saying

This book was so real. An honest play by play of the most loving Mother doing everything she can for her son. I believe her story will help other parents going through the same thing. Listen to her love, her fear, and her pain Please take her advice. Use resources she talks about. Coming from a family of addiction I felt like I was right there with her. Thank you for sharing your story. God Bless Frannie.
A must read for struggling parents of addicts.
Amazon Customer
Parents who struggle with addiction can benefit from this book, especially in today's world where addiction is a widespread issue. This book provides readers with the tools to better understand addiction and how to help those suffering. It also serves as a reminder that addiction is a disease, not a choice. As a final note, it provides hope for those who are struggling with addiction that recovery is possible and tells the stories of those who have overcome it.
Helpful book!
Jared
This heartfelt tale delves into a mother's struggle with her son's addiction, offering a raw, intimate glimpse into the trials of love, hope and perseverance. It's a poignant reminder of the unbreakable bond between mother and child, and of the relentless struggle against the grip of addiction.
Unbreakable maternal love
Laurent
As a mother who lost her 32-year-old son to a fentanyl overdose and my 34-year-old son is living on the streets addicted to whatever is out there these days. I found this book comforting to know as parents, when our children are addicted, the experiences are very similar.
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