Dear Mama: From Experiencing Trauma to Walking in Miracles

Durable, Matte Paperback This powerful and heartfelt tale takes place in a crime infested city where a girl by the name of Makayla Wiggins finds herself battling a life full of trauma and abuse. Makayla is trying to learn how to navigate through life as a young adult. Her self- esteem and identity has been tremendously shaped by the lack of love and guidanceshe's longing for and most importantly needs. Makayla's paradigm is most impacted by the unfortunate absence of her father. The surrounding gang violence claimed his life when she was only 3 years old. Her father's absence also leaves her two brothers searching to create an idea of what the man of the house should look like. They must either adopt the street life-style or reform against it. The family’s grief results in their mother battling a dark addiction to opioids introduced by her abusive and predatory boyfriend. With the passing of their grandmother, the rock of the family, Makayla is forced to step in. She must pick up the