The Void is a collection of poetry works based on a mother's reflections of her child's life. It delves into the joy experienced during her daughter's childhood, the impact of anxiety and anorexia during adolescence, and the desperate hope for reconnection and healing in adulthood. Written while on a thirteen-day backpacking trip along the Pacific Crest Trail, the creation of this book was a journey of healing. It is written in hopes of encouraging readers to move forward, to keep desperately hoping, and to keep their hearts always open for their child's return.