My Books

Rising Up is a compelling memoir of relationships, abuse, losses, addiction, resilience, and love. The author conveys emotional heartbreak and inspiration experienced during her life’s journey, showing how adversity can be overcome by love and facing reality. Rising Up examines the benefits of growth by taking a raw, honest look at choices, the impact of guilt, and influences of shame in the face of addiction. Gaffney’s experiences describe the strategies she used to build strength, develop courage, and express empathy as she navigated through hardships and setbacks in her life. Writing in journals for 30 years and creating art has fostered forgiveness, acceptance, and transcended tragic pain into healing. Through Lillian’s self-discipline and courage, she offers us hope in altering harmful patterns. Rising Up is a memoir motivated by love.

This powerful memoir, self-growth book is a tool for healing from the depths of trauma. In it you will not only be introduced to the trauma on a first hand basis, you will be taken on the journey of healing. Lillian's courage to be vulnerable by writing her memoir is meant to encourage others to talk about their experiences with trauma and seek help. Gaffney has utilized a gamut of resources to move through her life and offers them here to the reader. Her love for her family and others is unbounded by the desire to share that love.