"The Art of Being Betsy" is a contemporary fictional drama that delves into the intricate layers of the life of Betsy, a woman haunted by cascades of childhood losses. In her formative years, she ascended to prominence in the art world as a dealer, navigating ethical challenges from the outset. However, her trajectory takes a harrowing turn, leading to six years of imprisonment that implode her life, shattering any semblance of equilibrium and self-worth. Returning to her deteriorated hometown of Paris, Texas, at fifty-three, she confronts the loss of everything meaningful—her dignity, identity, and family. While grappling with her constant companion, Plath, the manifestation of her depression (who urges her to forgo any further birthdays), Betsy encounters an enigmatic painter who radiates a curious happiness in his anonymity. In this space, after wrestling with the self-inflicted scars of her past, Betsy embarks on a transformative journey towards self-acceptance, discovering the profound joy of unconditional love for herself and for the art of living.