My Story in Words: A Memoir of Love, Survival, and Healing

A Memoir, Another Form of Artistic Expression

Art was never about meaning. It was about fun, creativity, and exploration. I made things simply because I loved to create. But when my daughter, Ally, died, everything changed. Art wasn’t just an outlet anymore—it became survival.

My memoir captures that transformation. It traces how grief reshaped my world and turned creativity into something deeper. Suddenly, making wasn’t just play. It became a way to make sense of the unbearable, to hold onto memories, and to find some kind of path forward.

This book is a reflection of that journey. It shows how loss turned art into something profound, and how storytelling—through words and through texture—helped me navigate life after Ally. It’s raw, personal, and honest. A tribute to her. And to the power of creation in the face of heartbreak.

Writing it wasn’t just about sharing my story. It was about reclaiming my voice, acknowledging the depth of my grief, and embracing the healing that comes from putting words to memory.

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