Almost Gave Up: A Series About Falling Apart & Finding Yourself Again (The Almost Series)

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SHE HAD EVERYTHING. UNTIL SHE LOST IT ALL. THIS IS HOW SHE SURVIVED. Arielle grew up protected, supported, and loved — the girl who never had to worry where she’d sleep, what she’d eat, or whether she was worthy. Her life wasn’t perfect, but it was comfortable … until love walked in wearing a mask. What started as romance became betrayal. What should’ve been safety became chaos. What was supposed to be forever ended in heartbreak — and a decision no woman should ever have to make. With one suitcase and no one to call, Arielle boarded a bus to Las Vegas, hoping distance could drown her pain. Instead, the city swallowed her whole. She slept in public bathrooms. Lived out of a backpack. Swiped on Tinder just to survive the night. And in the glare of neon lights, she came closer than ever to giving up. But rock bottom has a way of revealing two truths: who you really are… and who you refuse to be. Through strangers, heartbreaks, blessings disguised as chaos, and an unexpected kindness that changed her life, Arielle begins the slow, painful, beautiful process of rebuilding herself from nothing. This isn’t a story about a damsel in distress. This is the story of a woman resurrecting herself. Raw. Real. Unfiltered. “Almost Gave Up” is the first book in The Almost Series — a powerful journey of survival, self-worth, feminine resilience, and the moment a woman decides: “I will not break.” If you’ve ever lost yourself, loved the wrong person, or fought your way back from darkness… this book will feel like coming home.

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Intended for adult readers (18+).

This raw, unfiltered story follows a woman's journey through homelessness, domestic violence aftermath, and survival sex work after a devastating betrayal. Contains mature themes of trauma, survival, and rock-bottom experiences.