Overview

Pocket of Pain is a coming-of-age story that takes place in a world of 80's popular culture, music, and fashion. As her parent's marriage falls apart, Suzanne escapes into a relationship with a boy who is five years older and ends up being more controlling than her father. She escapes once again, this time as she leaves for college, and submerges herself in the RVA punk rock scene. Ultimately, a dark secret from the past surfaces, and she is forced to take another hard look at the relationship that she thought was over before she can finally leave the past behind. Pocket of Pain offers a message for all young women willing to listen. For those who have experienced gaslighting and abuse, it's an important conversation piece and a reminder that we are not alone. While heartbreaking at times, it also shows the resilience and optimism that this young girl always held on to. Through her story, we get to experience her journey as she takes you through the euphoria of her quest to find happiness.

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"""LadyWarfield's candid storytelling offers readers relentless optimism in the face of harrowing times. Her narrative exudes strength."" - Jen Knox, author of We Arrive Uninvited 5 STAR READER REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS ""In ""Pocket of Pain,"" LadyWarfield takes readers on a poignant and gripping exploration of a young girl's coming-of-age during the 1980s punk era. Through the crumbling foundations of her family, an abusive boyfriend, and the omnipresent gaslighting and abuse, this remarkable story showcases the indomitable spirit of the human soul and the transformative power of resilience."" - Barbara Clark, Executive Coach ***** ""For anyone growing up in the 70's and 80's ""Pocket of Pain"" will have you re-living your own teenage love stories and sexual awakening! Often, Ladywarfield leads us into emotionally jarring territory as she expertly depicts a world that is amusing and endearing while also dark and filled with suspense until the very last page."" -Nadine Schwartz, Producer/Director Kamafilms *****"

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"LadyWarfield is a Hat Maker (Milliner), Designer/Artist, Kundalini Yoga teacher, and Audiobook Narrator. She appeared on the Gong Show in the late '80s, hosted GWAR in her home during their tour in the early '90s, and as noted in Pocket of Pain, lived with a bank robber. LadyWarfield had a feature article published in the International Magazine ""2029 - Hamburger's, Art & Design No10,"" titled: Painter S.Szukaj meets Dr. Viege Traub. It is an interview with the late Dr. Viege Traub; friend to Anäis Nin, Fritz Lang, and Rock Hudson.Pocket of Pain is her debut novel, and is excited to finally share what has taken 15 years to write. You can find her and her writings on substack (https: //ladywarfield.substack.com/).Subscribe to LadyWarfield's newsletter on her author's website to stay in the loop on her projects: www.Ladywarfield.com.Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ladywarfield"

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