Summary of It start with us
Directly following It Ends with Us
Negotiating co-parenting with her violent ex-husband Ryle, Lily Bloom rekindles a romance with Atlas Corrigan in this emotionally charged sequel.
Key Theme 1: Second Chances in Love
Years of estrangement later, Lily and Atlas at last look at their long-denied love.
Shows how prerequisites of healthy love are healing from prior trauma, boundaries, and patience.
Lily’s path as a mother seeking to protect her son Emerson from damage was one of survival—pulling abuse cycles apart.
Love with Atlas contrasts against destructive relationships (with Ryle).
3. Modern Family Dynamics: Lily and Ryle co-parent somewhat differently.
Atlas fills in Emerson’s father-figuring role.
4. Emotional Fortitude
Lily’s will to decide on her self and happiness.
Atlas has grown from a homeless youngster to a stable adult.
Notable Proverbs
“Just because someone hurts you doesn’t mean you can’t love them.”
“Evil people do not exist; such a thing. Every one of us is just someone who makes stupid decisions.