SOMETIMES ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHER, AND ANOTHER, AND ANOTHER.

Despite a series of poor choices in men and life, by 28, the perennially perky Vicki had built a career as a noted crime reporter, loving wife, and the mother of two beautiful children.

Suddenly, her neat world crumbled. Her moral compass and best friend—her beloved Gramps—died suddenly, leaving Vicki depressed and insecure.

From there, things only got worse. Vicki's husband told her he was leaving for another woman. She feltbetrayed and lost her confidence despite her accomplishments. First came depression, then the drugs, then three unsuccessful suicide attempts. Each time she was at the abyss, she wondered is this how I really want it to end?

Then, at her lowest point, she decided to reconstruct her life, inch by inch. It took time and strength of character. But Vicki discovered love again with a kind, understanding soulmate, and her children are grown and beginning to making their way in the world. Proud to call Vicki their mother.

Now 40ish, Vicky has decided to lay bare her remarkable story of resilience and survival. Her reason?

Every woman needs to know there is a bright rainbow behind every rainy day. Her story, was penned with the help of her dear friend, author M.G. Crisci.

Critics call Still Standing "heartbreaking, inspiring, and unexpectedly witty."