Pink Freud

by Patricia Barrett

Jenna’s journey teaches her that no matter how bad things seem, they can always get worse... Jenna Murphy, a 44 year-old Irish Psychotherapist, is struggling to overcome her own demons of trust, self-esteem and self-control as a single mother. She has reached 'men-o-pause' erratic, forgetful, and a little more than neurotic, whilst projecting calm and professionalism as she counsels clients to a better life. Jenna wasn’t always like this. She was once happily married and relatively sane, content with her lot, until her husband Robert drops the bombshell that he is leaving her for reasons beyond her comprehension. Jenna’s life descends into mayhem and leaves her thrashing about in the wave of destruction - swallowing a lot of water along the way. An unexpected surprise develops in her otherwise safe existence when Jenna realises that her heart, like a taxi, has room for one more ride. With the outrageous antics of Miranda - Man-Eater Deluxe, Jenna slowly learns that Life moves on whether you’re strapped in or not. Throw in an amorous dog and forgetful cat, and Jenna’s life seems determined to keep her thriving on chaos. In her effort to move obstinate rocks from her path, Jenna realises the time has come to use a particularly large hammer to nail closed the lid on Pandora’s Box, once and for all. Now if only she could find where she left her mind…

365 pages, Paperback

First published April 11, 2012

About the author

Mother Patricia Barrett, R.S.C.J.