Everything is Probably Fine by Julia London was an unexpected find! Lorna, the main character, has built a bomb shelter around her heart and body to protect herself from others. She is gruff and can be quite blunt in her way of dealing with issues and people. Unfortunately that has led to issues at work and a month-long hiatus while she gets herself together.
Lorna grew up knowing she was not the favored child. Her sister Kristen with her addictions and constant need for attention took over her world since she was young. Lorna slowly lost herself in her overwhelming family’s struggles with sobriety and survival. She is very much alone. Until an eight year boy moved into the apartment next to her. Between Bean and forced Retreat/Counseling Center. Lorna slowly entered into the world of her apartment building and her newly found family. She became more aware of the guilt of her sister’s addiction and her ability to forgive herself for incidents around her childhood (that really happened differently than she saw them).
I loved this novel for its compassion for Lorna’s struggle. Allowing her a young person and a found family for support allowed her to move beyond the past and become what she always wanted to be. Everything is Probably Fine by Julia London was a great read.
