Viner traveled to various Eastern European countries to interview women of all ages and circumstances who are willing to do anything to get to America. The revealing and often unsettling tales of these women, told in their own words, shine a light on a growing population in the U.S.

What Happens after Promises are Broken and Dreams are Shattered? Emily Ann Simmons-Blackstone had it all a supportive husband, two wonderful children, two great siblings, and the most awesome best friend a person could ever have. Then on a cold fall morning the unthinkable happened, her husband the man she loved for almost three decades died suddenly from a massive heart attack. Emily and her children were saved by the grace of God and her best friend since they were eleven years old Arlene Simone Jacobs. Emily and Arlene's personalities were like night and day but they got along famously and supported each other through thick and thin. Almost a decade after losing her husband Emily decided to move on with her life and then walked in handsome attorney David Lee Redmond. David brought the love back into Emily's life that she though she would never feel again. At odds from the beginning Arlene and David did not like to share Emily's affections so stuck in the middle Emily had to find a middle ground. Before that could happen tragedy struck and once again Emily was stuck in the middle of her new love and best friend. From sadness, to love, to disbelief this story of family support and friendship proves there can be peace after one have lived through broken promises and shattered dreams.

Steven Wakefield's delight over having a baby with his girlfriend, Billie, is shattered when Billie says she does not want to get married, and Jessica's clothing business is threatened by her ex-husband.

Hattie learns that her children have wild sides and that they are completely different from each other. Learning to deal with some of the hardest trials of her life she learns a new meaning of unconditional love.“How could I do that, Judge? My son is “As Guilty As Sin.” He kidnapped Beverly and their son from her mother's home, knowing it was the wrong thing to do. I don't care if the doctors have said it wasn't his fault, because he was under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Miles knew that what he was doing was wrong!”The world also falls into a World War and Hattie and Ella find themselves serving right in the middle of the conflict. Will they survive?

This is a rewrite of original version published on June 26, 2017. Eric Franklin Simmons couldn't believe how his life had changed after receiving a visit from his first wife, Delores Sherman-Simmons. Delores disappeared from Eric's life without warning demanding he signs divorce papers and not to contact her. Twenty-three years later Delores reappears and changes Eric's life forever. Eric He was devasted when he found out the secret Delores brought back with her. It took all his inner-strength not to strangle the living daylights out of her. To add fuel to the fire his normally loving and supportive family seemed to turn into people he didn't recognize. Their words and actions only brought more tension to an already explosive situation. It would take the wisdom and courage of the youngest female adult member of the Simmons family, Erica Nicole Blackstone-Clark to bring the family back together. She helped them to see there can be love and happiness after deception, broken promises, and shattered dreams.

Emily Ann Simmons-Blackstone had it all a supportive husband, two wonderful children, two great siblings, and the most awesome best friend a person could ever have. Then on a cold fall morning the unthinkable happened, her husband the man she loved for almost three decades died suddenly from a massive heart attack. Emily and her children were saved by the grace of God and her best friend since they were eleven years old, Arlene Simone Jacobs. Emily and Arlene's personalities were like night and day, but they got along famously and supported each other through thick and thin. Almost a decade after losing her husband, Emily decided to move on with her life. Then walked in handsome attorney, David Lee Redmond. David brought love back into Emily's life that she thought she would never feel again. At odds from the beginning, Arlene and David didn't like to share Emily's affections, so stuck in the middle Emily had to find a middle ground. Before that could happen tragedy struck and once again, Emily was stuck in the middle of her new love and best friend. From sadness, to love, to disbelief this story of family, love, and friendship proves there can be peace after one have lived through broken promises and shattered dreams.

Keith and Sarah had the world by the tail. Teenage sweethearts whose love only grew stronger as the years passed until an accident ended Sarah's life. Left adrift on his own, Keith struggles to learn to live alone as false friends complicate not only his career but also his search for love.

Arlene Simone Jacobs had it all beauty, brains, money, any man she wanted, a thriving business, a best friend for over four decades, and the most supporting and loving family in the Simmons, but one dark night changed her life forever. The hit-and-run that happened on the night of her best friend brother's wedding changed the course of all their lives. Finding out who hated her enough to want her dead wasn't an easy feat since men from her past and enemies from her present were standing in line to do her harm. Had she brought this on herself, or were there missing pieces to this puzzle? Her best friend Emily Ann Simmons-Blackstone refused to give up hope that Arlene wouldn't live to help them find out who wanted her dead. Emily was on a crusade to get justice. Shocked and disappointed at finding out her best friend had been hiding so much of her sordid past from her didn't stop Emily from finding out the identity of Arlene's attacker. Then the unthinkable happened, Emily disappears now Arlene and the Simmons had to worry about Arlene's safety and to find out what happened to Emily. Through the twists and turns of trying to solve these mysteries of what happen to Arlene and Emily, facts come to life that promises to either bring the Simmons family closer together or tear them apart forever. Not knowing what life has in store for them, would they be able to live through the reality of a life filled with broken promises and shattered dreams?

The unexpected loss of a client can be a lonely and isolating experience for therapists. While family and friends can ritually mourn the deceased, the nature of the therapeutic relationship prohibits therapists from engaging in such activities. Practitioners can only share memories of a client in circumscribed ways, while respecting the patient's confidentiality. Therefore, they may find it difficult to discuss the things that made the therapeutic relationship meaningful. Similarly, when a therapist loses someone in their private lives, they are expected to isolate themselves from grief, since allowing one's personal life to enter the working relationship can interfere with a client's self-discovery and healing. For therapists caught between their grief and the empathy they provide for their clients, this collection explores the complexity of bereavement within the practice setting. It also examines the professional and personal ramifications of death and loss for the practicing clinician. Featuring original essays from longstanding practitioners, the collection demonstrates the universal experience of bereavement while outlining a theoretical framework for the position of the bereft therapist. Essays cover the unexpected death of clients and patient suicide, personal loss in a therapist's life, the grief of clients who lose a therapist, disastrous loss within a community, and the grief resulting from professional losses and disruptions. The first of its kind, this volume gives voice to long-suppressed thoughts and emotions, enabling psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, and other mental health specialists to achieve the connection and healing they bring to their own work.