Built From What Was Missing

"Built From What Was Missing" is a raw and unflinching memoir of survival, resilience, and the reclamation of self. Born into a world of neglect and systemic abuse, the author navigates a childhood where she was forced to become the parent to her siblings and relatives. From the trauma of physical violence and homelessness to the dark cycles of addiction and toxic relationships, this story explores the "snowball effect" of generational trauma. Yet, amidst the wreckage, it is a testament to the fierce power of a mother’s love and the grueling, unglamorous work of breaking the cycle. This is a story for anyone who has ever had to build a life out of the very things missing.