by D Lovell
Some voices refuse to stay silent forever
The Life I Didn't Live by D Lovell
In her Dominican family, she's the quiet one. The reliable one. The one who never needs anything. But after her grandfather's death and a chance encounter with Eli Yager—a man who sees her when she's used to being invisible—Vivian's carefully built walls start cracking.
Now she's facing everything she's spent years avoiding: grief that won't stay buried, a secret that's kept her from letting anyone close, and the terrifying possibility that maybe she's worth loving after all.
Between therapy sessions, which she never thought she'd need, and open mic nights, she never thought she'd survive. Vivian begins the messy work of choosing herself. With her fierce best friend Tasha and Eli's quiet faith in her corner, she's learning that healing isn't pretty—it's just persistent.
The Life I Didn't Live is for anyone who's ever felt like too much and not enough at the same time and wondered if it's too late to rewrite their story.
Note: This story deals with mental health struggles, including brief references to suicidal thoughts, but ultimately focuses on healing and hope. Resources included.
“A tender, hopeful, and beautifully written journey of self-discovery, The Life I Didn't Live reminds us that it's never too late to choose ourselves and embrace the love we deserve.”
Naomie, Goodreads review
“This book is great, I think this is awesome for a first published work. Keep it up.”
Brie53, Amazon review
D Lovell is a former program manager turned writer from Indianapolis, Indiana.
After years of organizing various projects and programs, D Lovell finally decided to organize her own thoughts into stories. The Life I Didn't Live is her debut novella—a heartfelt exploration of finding your voice when you've spent a lifetime feeling invisible. When she's not writing, she's tending to her lovable Great Dane pup Lennox and enjoying time with family and friends.
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