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Saving Lawrence: A Mother's Journey of Love and Survival

Brenda Gagne

When Lawrence entered the world, his fight had already begun.

Born drug-exposed and facing overwhelming challenges, his future was uncertain. But one woman refused to give up.

In Saving Lawrence, Brenda Gagne shares the deeply personal and powerful story of a child caught in the cracks of the mental health system and a mother's relentless fight to get him the care he desperatly needed.

This is not just a memoir. It is a raw, emotional journey through: The realities f raising a child with complex mental health needs The frustration of navigating a broken system The strength it takes to keep showing up when hope feels out of reach Through heartbreak, resilience, and unwavering love, Brenda reveals what it truly means to advocate for a child when no one else will.

Saving Lawrence is a testament to the extraordinary difference one person can make, and a reminder that sometimes saving one life can change everything.

GenresBiographies & MemoirsCommunity & CultureDisabilityWomen

222 pages

English edition · First published 2026 by Independently published · ISBN 9798259179295

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