Author Description

A Collection of Short Stories Depicting the Journey of My Soul from the Dark Years into the Light. Trials, hardships, adversity, trauma, call it what you want, we've all been through something. That doesn't mean we are doomed to live in a constant state of suffering. Annie Baatz's story is an example of this. She bravely shares her journey through life; all her ups, downs and in-betweens. She has learned that happiness is not something that happens once we finish experiencing misery. It's something we cultivate from our experiences, and while some of our experiences are not in our control, happiness is. In this book, you'll learn about some of the darkest things Annie has experienced and how she was able to overcome them and move forward by trying to be the best version of herself that she can be. You don't have to be a victim of your circumstances; you don't have to be a casualty of your past. Annie's hope today is to inspire people to never give up on life, to look for something to hang on to when life presents many challenges, to be a light for people to follow... If Annie can find her way, anyone can. Learn how to move past the trauma and create the life you've always wanted by leaving your past in the past. And always remember, never give up on life!