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 Psychotherapist, is struggling to overcome her own demons of trust and self-esteem when her husband Robert drops the bombshell that he is leaving her for reasons beyond her comprehension. Left floundering in the wave of destruction, Jenna finds herself splashing about in the deep end - and she's not a very good swimmer.Now 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. With the outrageous antics of Miranda - Man-Eater Deluxe, Jenna slowly learns that Life moves on whether you’re strapped in or not. Add in an amorous dog and forgetful cat, and 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…

367 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 11, 2012

About the author

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