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For Raphe Lombardi, life hasn't been easy.
Permanently disfigured by a car crash at the age of nine that claimed the lives of his parents, set him on a never-ending path of doctors and painful surgical procedures.
"Never judge a book by its cover, Il mio piccolo," Aunt Sophia would always say, tapping the space above her heart. "Trust what's inside. Even beauty sometimes has an evil lurking beneath." Over the years her nickname for me, my little one, was shorted to Mio. Calling me little when I now towered over her five-foot frame by more than fourteen inches made it even more adorable to hear her say.
Is it best to see someone for who they truly are, or was it safer for my heart to hide in the shadows and avoid the pain?
Potential triggers: Verbal abuse/bullying, physical abuse, self-loathing, self-harm, thoughts of suicide, dealing with death of loved ones.
TL Travis is an award-winning published author of LGBTQIA+ contemporary and paranormal romance and erotic musings that have earned "Best-Selling Author" flags in the US as well as Internationally.
In her free time, TL enjoys catching up with her family, attending concerts, wine tasting, and traveling.
TL is surrounded by her extensive 4-legged rescue pets, her sons, and adorable grandkids. She will continue saving furry friends in need for as long as she lives. Tl would like to remind you to "Adopt, not shop." Saving that lost soul may be just what you need.
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