Heather Masco uses poetry to bring a difficult topic to life for readers.

“I wanted to provide individuals of trauma with a pathway to healing that was easy to digest, while offering them hope that spiritual healing in Jesus Christ is not a figment, but is possible and attainable. There are numerous self-help books, both Christian and secular, along with inspirational biographies, available to survivors; but most of these are over 200 pages in length and require a certain amount of fortitude to read. Many individuals are not willing to under take the complexities of such books, even though they are exceptionally well written and helpful. Instead, I wanted this short story to unfold like a movie reel for readers. I wanted it to be succinct and useful to individuals dealing with trauma, while providing their family members and loved ones with a small glimpse into what the healing process for a survivor might look like.”