First published 2021
Michael faces the wreckage of his world after his mother dies. The loss strips away everything he thought he knew about himself, leaving him empty and disconnected from the life he once lived. In his search for meaning, he turns to words and images, crafting poems and stories that give shape to his pain. Each piece of art becomes a step toward rebuilding himself. The creative process reveals how the lessons his mother taught him still guide his choices. As Michael works through his grief, he discovers that love transcends death through the act of creation. His art becomes a bridge between memory and hope, connecting him to both his past and his future. The wind carries him forward as he learns to stand again.
Genres: american-fiction, grief, contemporary, adult-fiction, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: emotional-journey, found-family
31 pages · Paperback · Independently published