...The Backstory: What Almost Stopped the Book From Happening
When COVID hit and the lockdowns began in 2020, I very clearly remember thinking to myself:
"If the world really is about to end, I should at least try to put my manuscript together."
So I did.
...At its heart, the collection is about survival and reflection.
It is about examining where we have been, recognizing who we have become, and continuing forward even when the path remains uncertain.
For me, the goal is not only to write one story and stop.
The goal is to keep building.
To keep learning.
To keep sharing.
To keep reaching for something meaningful.
*While I am not a therapist, counselor, or mental health professional, I am someone who has walked through difficult seasons and come out the other side. Along the way, I learned a few things that I wish someone had told me sooner.
