Hannah's life was marked by emotional abandonment and unfathomable abuse from those closest to her, leaving her alone and scarred by the trauma she endured. However, an encounter with a woman named Virginia brought a glimmer of hope and a new path to her tumultuous existence. The River of Life: Staying Afloat, authored by Hanne Buggild, tells the first part of Hannah's journey toward healing from past traumas, tapping into her own inherent power with the support and advice of her newfound friend. Buggild's powerful narrative explores the resilience of the human spirit in the face of immense pain and suffering. The book is a testament to the fact that support and love can come from unexpected places, helping us navigate the dangerous rapids and intense currents of life. Hannah's journey reminds us that the human spirit is capable of incredible survival, even in the most trying circumstances.