This personal collection of poems, prose, and photographs taken by the author expresses reflections and transformative experiences that open a window into the heart, mind, and soul of the author. Her viewpoints on nature; home; artistry; love; motherhood (trigger alert - abortion); childhood; humanity; pain, self-awareness; spirituality, and the experience of awakening are revealingly described in these writings and photographs. Candid autobiographical poems and prose give the reader a glimpse into the author's joy, pain, life learning curve, and healing, and provide hope for those who struggle with the aftereffects of trauma.