Someone long ago asked me to tell them my story, the story of Cathy. I thought, Why would anyone want to hear a story about someone so insignificant and unimportant as I? But then I realized that in my story, I am the main character. I have lived in my very own cinematic universe where I am the star and everyone else…simply guest stars. The drama, the broken hearts, the chaos, the heartwrenching loss, the plot twists, the soft moments, and oh the joy–all mine. I am the author of my own chaotic, imperfect but beautiful life. My story is only mine to tell.
About the Author
Catherine Gwyn was born in Wisconsin and raised in Illinois. In 1970, at the age of fifteen, she experienced a teen pregnancy during the Baby Scoop Era. She was sent to a home for unwed mothers and forced to surrender her firstborn child for adoption.
After two difficult early marriages, Catherine found lasting happiness with her third husband. Together, they shared forty-seven years of marriage and raised three children.
During their marriage, Catherine was able to locate her firstborn son after forty-nine years of separation. Their reunion was a joyful and life-changing event that brought her children and their spouses together, forming a close and enduring family bond.
