Dear Reader

I have shared my story amidst these pages in hopes that those who are lost spiritually, emotionally, and physically in darkness might value from some of the lessons I’ve learned the hard way. Seeing how I manage pull out of the struggle may help shine light on a path you may not see if you are lost or suffering from mental illness, addiction, depression, and all emotional and empathetic baggage.

Many times, I've had to pull myself out of the gutter, figuratively and literally, just to push through the over-crowded road that is life, finding my true path, joy in living, and beauty in motherhood.

My journey has been nowhere near pretty or even dignified, but it has been full of experiences and universal lessons that bring me here now wanting to share everything that has kept me going strong in life’s difficulties. 

This book is a manual to finding your lost or broken self, making repairs to the pieces and being healthy, unique, and authentically confident. Introspective journal prompts are designed to help you navigate your own way out of the shadows and map yourself a new path to having a better home environment and genuine lifestyle. 

There’s no to-do list or outlined program to follow. I simply feel called to share what has saved me from myself. And that is knowing me better. Journaling, manuscript writing mostly, aids mental release, can help you reorganize your thoughts, and see new perspectives.

It’s only a conversation with yourself, you can be honest. It’s a great place to start if you don’t have a strong support system and if like me, you may realize you are the only person on this planet that is going to be able to take responsibility for your life, your dreams, your goals, and who you love!

I believe strongly in Universal Laws and that a spiritual awakening to your higher power is the only thing in existence that can guide you away from total self-destruction. This book will get you started showering again, kissing your kids at night, and feeling grateful for this chaos we call life.

As I grow in my human experience, I pray my daughters are absorbing the importance of spiritual practices, feeling connected to their higher power and building confidence to express themselves in this world. 

I wish every struggling mother, whatever burdens your soul, finds peaceful balance in their homes, with their loved ones, and in themselves. Stop sitting in a world of pain and create a safe haven for your family. A place of warmth in your heart, protected from chaos with love. 

It starts inside you like a seed, growing as you learn about yourself and the world, understanding you reap what you sow. This book is about weeding out destructive behaviors, releasing negative egos, societal labels and reconstructing the spiritually guided mother you can be.

It’s suffocating in the shadows, and I hope you find the breath of fresh air and inspiration you need to take control of your power and change your life and your family’s future.