The Hole I Dug, (Paperback)

The Hole I Dug contains mature content that may be disturbing to some audiences. This includes depictions of mental illness, sexual abuse, substance use, and dysfunctional family dynamics. This retelling also addresses themes of identity, trauma, and survival through dark humor and explicit language. <p>This content is intended for mature readers and viewers. Discretion is strongly advised, especially for younger or sensitive audiences.<br>******************************************************************************** </p><p>In a childhood where adults come and go like stray cats, a young boy named Levi breaks his own arm to get a cast, digs holes at his mother's request, and converses with an entity he calls "Coop DeVille" - all while navigating a world where the adults meant to protect him are often more dangerous than his own destructive impulses. The Hole I Dug is NOT a memoir, but a literary/auto fiction that weaves together haunting vignettes of rural American childhood through the unflinching eyes of a child both damaged and resilient. </p><p>From the discovery of generational sexual abuse, to finding companionship in stray cats that eventually meet their demise, Levi's voice alternates between childlike wonder and precocious wisdom. Unlike traditional recovery narratives that seek redemption, The Hole I Dug illuminates the ways childhood trauma becomes incorporated into identity, creating a narrative that is both devastating and strangely life-affirming. </p><p>The events described are true, with dialogue reconstructed to capture the emotional truth of these moments.</p>

• The Hole I Dug, (Paperback)
• Author: Independently Published
• ISBN: 9798278354222
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2025-12-11
• Page Count: 102