Mother discusses reclaiming life after daughters suicide in new book

BUTLER, Pa. (PRWEB) October 18, 2012

When her daughter left a heated argument and stabbed herself to death in the other room, Vaughn picked up the pieces.

In her new memoir Afterglow: A Test of the Human Spirit, Vaughn shares her story of triumphing after tragedy.

I vowed to share my experiences to show there is light at the end of the tunnel, Vaughn says. I was able to get through my childs suicide with a zest for life.

Vaughn says she also sought to provide a resource for the day-to-day realities of mourning, which she couldnt find during her own grieving process.

Vaughn also shares, page by page, her story of an unstable early life, two unsuccessful marriages and surviving domestic abuse.

Her two daughters, one who committed suicide, suffered from the genetic disorder Ataxia, which affects muscle coordination.

For years I yearned for a solid foundation and self worth, she says. Its all the more meaningful now, and I have such gratitude for life.

Afterglow: A Test of Human Spirit

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