Reality Rhymes Poet Tea Relation Therapy The Decline

The Decline paints a raw and emotional portrait of the struggles that come with sudden unemployment. Once living comfortably, the protagonist finds herself adjusting to a new reality trading designer shoe for Payless, fine dining for the dollar menu, and a house full of possessions for a single closet. As the weight of financial hardship settles in, she realizes that people only come around when she is the one treating. Faced with impossible choices eating lunch or ensuring her children have dinner, walking miles or scrounging for bus fare she is forced to navigate a world that no longer offers her the same security. The Decline is a gripping and relatable reflection on resilience, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of financial instability, urging readers to rethink their assumptions about those who are struggling.