Highland woman shares her experience of alcoholism and addiction in book soon to be on sale in Waterstones
A Highland woman has written a raw and authentic book which captures her experience of addiction.
Lorna Munro (62) has published a memoir titled Living in 3D: Drink, Drugs and Denial.
In it, she peels back the truth of the human experience by sharing her own story of growing up in the far north of Scotland.
Capturing several themes – including relationship woes, the wounded inner child, using drugs and alcohol to soothe feelings, and her recovery – she softly whispers to the reader about hope.
Lorna, who works as a holistic guide, says it took her three attempts to write the book, which is soon to be on sale in Waterstones in Inverness.
Having grown up in Bettyhill, and now living in Inverness, Lorna delves into the experiences that shaped her as a child, the decisions she made as she grew older, and their consequences.
Sharing the intimate details of her life, Lorna writes a story that many people will find resonates with them – from the constant chase to fill a void, to the emptiness left behind. She also shares the pain of living with someone who has an addiction.
Her carefully worded memoir not only explains how her life changed when she began to find support through an organisation called Al-Anon, but also explores her reservations and struggles with it.
It is not a ‘wishy-washy’ book, but one of depth, where Lorna writes her heart out for all to read.
Lorna said: “By writing and sharing my journey, and the research I have conducted, I hope it can help other people to look more deeply at their own situation and how to tackle any problems they may have.”
Her book has captured the attention of readers around the world, and she has already picked up several accolades – including the Truth and Integrity, and Champion for Change awards from the Golden Door Awards in Singapore.
Speaking about what it means to have her book stocked in an Inverness store, she said: “To have my book go into Waterstones and be recognised as an author feels a bit surreal.
“I feel a bit vulnerable too, but I have a nervous excitement as I know it’s impactful.
“When it won the awards, the judge said, ‘This is a book for humanity and it has a message for everyone.’”
Living in 3D: Drink, Drugs and Denial is expected to be on sale from mid-June.