Let's Do This Thing (Be, Do, Have): Portrait of a Lady, Part 3, The Finale
After her tumultuous upbringing in Part One and harrowing experiences in Part Two, Raven Day McShane concludes the Portrait of a Lady series with The Finale.
Following the abuse taken at the hands of the US Army, Raven is now on her own and completing a degree as an adult. While suffering with PTSD, fractured familial and romantic relationships, and being diagnosed with multiple physical health issues, she turns toward her faith, and with the aid of Spirit, a very special counselor, and the Hoffman Process, Raven begins her journey toward healing. Mending relationships and letting toxic ones go, she comes out feeling braver, stronger, and carries more awareness of her upbringing, forgiving the ones who hurt her at her most vulnerable.
In her bittersweet conclusion, Raven shows that healing comes in many forms, and forgiveness for self is perhaps the strongest start.
About the Author
Raven Day McShane is a retired rehabilitation counselor specializing in assisting disabled veterans in returning to civilian life. She is a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans.
In her spare time, you can find her writing for her blog on Substack, Raven’s Nest, which helps fund donations to her community. She attends Vincent United Methodist Church in Minot, ND, and volunteers wherever she is needed. You can often find Raven spending time with her son, meditating, practicing yoga, or watching movies with her two cats Stormborn and Otis snuggled beside her.
Published: 2026
Page Count: 178
