After escaping an abusive relationship, Sara is rebuilding her life in a quiet upstate town—one filled with early mornings, helping clients navigate emotions, and the soft swirl of a paintbrush. As a therapist and artist, she helps others heal their emotional trauma as she navigates her own.

Then comes Liam: kind, steady and unexpectedly gentle. With him, Sara begins to believe in safety again. But when the past resurfaces, she must decide— will she shrink to survive or finally take up space in the life she is creating?

The Life She Painted is an emotionally honest novel about trauma, healing and the quiet courage it takes to reclaim your story.