New Book Coming Soon

My book currently titled My New Normal was originally called 'Invasion of the Body squatters,' both apt titles. It explores immense change and the causes behind it. For many years, I searched for something I couldn’t quite describe—like a missing piece within me, an emptiness that felt sad. I prayed about it, knowing from a young age that I was different and often ridiculed for it. I was too emotional, didn’t follow rules, and got upset easily. These experiences shaped my foundation, but the real reason was the missing space inside me I was trying to fill. Despite seeking answers everywhere, nothing fit until I prayed about it constantly. I thought I was doing the right thing, but the truth was right in front of me all along.

In 2022, I got very sick—be careful what you pray for, because God might give it to you. The sickness devastated me, stripping away my control, which was terrifying since I had always believed I was in control. God made me sit with myself for nearly two years. During this time, I learned so much. The book documents my trials, the intensity of the illness, and how I captured my experiences through pictures and journaling. It parallels the global pandemic and how I lost my physical self while gaining emotional and spiritual strength. I developed a new sense of self and a fierce self-love, which felt like an incredible level of resilience I never thought possible. To reach this point, I had to go back to my roots, letting go of many people, ideas, and traumas. The process was painful but worth it because I became the person I had been seeking—finding peace in the empty, dark space I once tried to fill with other things.

I now have more joyful, peaceful days than bad ones, and when bad days come, I recover faster. My focus is on my relationship with God; if that’s good, everything is good. I wouldn't have said this before, but now I trust that everything is unfolding as it should. This book is just the beginning—a story of illness, transformation, and building a new foundation. I hope you’ll join me on this journey because I believe everyone can experience this kind of transformation, and it’s a wonderful journey.

Heather