Meet Erin Hunt, a high school classmate and a remarkable author who has bravely shared her life’s journey in her book “Lovely Disaster”. Her story is a raw and honest account of the struggles she faced through trauma, abuse, addiction, and loss. However, Erin’s book is not just about her struggles, but also about the lessons she learned along the way. It is an invitation to take an unexpected path, trust the journey, and discover the rewards that come from embracing the unexpected.

I can’t help but think that those reading her book, will feel inspired by her courage and resilience. Knowing someone who has achieved such a feat is truly awesome. Get your copy today! 

ERIN! YOU ROCK!!

If your life story were turned into a movie, who would you want to play you?

Hmmm….  I think maybe Jennifer Garner, or maybe Rachel Brosnahan?  I love the idea of a funny, awkward woman who can use humor and grace when things are falling apart.

What’s the one thing you wish you had known earlier in life that you learned while writing your book?

Many, many things come to mind.  But mainly, never make decisions based on what you think is expected or what you think you “should” do.  Rather, do what feels right to you, without doubting yourself.

If you could go back in time and give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?

Embrace your faults, your mistakes, and everything about yourself.  No matter what.  And stop criticizing yourself, your body, your loves, your choices.  ALL of those things will inevitably change over time and are indelibly you, whether you know it at the time or not.

Which scene or moment in your book do you think would make the best movie trailer?

It would have to be the moment my marriage almost ended abruptly, and utterly unexpectedly with 8 minutes to gather myself and be “normal.”  Mainly, to exhibit the female strength of character that comes without fail or warning.  I firmly believe that women are amazing creatures that handle life as it comes.

What’s the most embarrassing or cringeworthy moment you wrote about in your book?

There are a TON!  I think the chapters regarding my physical and emotional vulnerabilities throughout the years, that I discuss with little filter, were embarrassing but totally liberating.  I knew that my sons would read about my past and learn things that might disrupt how they saw and felt about their mom.  But, in reality, it only cemented our relationships and opened up the possibilities for uncomfortable conversations since it was published.  I am closer to my sons, my husband, my family and friends than I ever expected.

What’s the one thing you hope readers take away from your book?

My goal in writing this book was to embolden people to do what they think is best for themselves, especially if it is unexpected.  I hope that after people read my book, while they can reflect on what it was like to grow up as teenagers in the 90’s,  they also understand the road that I traveled.