A mother’s memoir about love, loss,
and keeping her daughter’s spirit alive
Click to order the book or audio version on Amazon
The Journey beyond the pages
Welcome! This website serves as a companion to “Her Life Through My Eyes,” offering a deeper look into Tiare’s life and spirit. When we lost her in 2005, my world fell silent. But I knew I couldn’t remain in that void—I had two children to raise and support through the loss. A decade later, I began writing memories of Tiare, determined to ensure her story would not fade away. What started as a simple chronicle of her life quickly transformed into an emotional journey, marked by both sorrow and moments of healing, especially as I revisited the events of her last summer leading up to the crash that took her life. The weight of loss was immense and balancing that grief with the responsibility of nurturing her brother and sister led me to pause my writing. I wanted them to grow up illuminated by her memory, without being overshadowed by it.
In early 2024, with both children grown and forging their own paths, I returned to Tiare’s story. The result is “Her Life Through My Eyes,” a heartfelt collection of personal memories and cherished anecdotes from family and friends. Compiling the recollections was both challenging and deeply rewarding. With the help of editors and illustrators, Tiare’s story came to life, and the book was published in August 2025, twenty years after she was taken from us. Once the book was published, I set my sights on creating an audio version, narrating the story myself.
Who is this book for?
More than a memoir, it is a mother’s story of love shaped by grief, memory, and the impossible work of living with an unbearable loss.
Her Life Through My Eyes Is For…
Mothers who have lost a child and are searching for a voice that understands the depth , the silence, and the ache that never leaves.
Parents grieving any form of child loss, whether sudden, expected, or somewhere in between - readers who need to feel less alone in the unthinkable
Families navigating grief together; siblings, partners, and relatives who want to understand the emotional landscape of a grieving mother.
People who feel like life split into “before” and “after”, and are trying to make sense of the after.
Readers who want to honor someone they’ve lost; those who carry a loved one’s memory and are looking for a way to keep their story alive.
Readers drawn to raw, honest memoirs who appreciate vulnerability, truth telling, and the courage it takes to write from a wound.
Mothers who want to understand the depth of a mother-child bond. Even those who haven’t experienced loss will feel the intensity of love woven into the story
Anyone seeking comfort, connection, or a companion in their grief. This book is a reminder that someone else has walked this road and survived
Therapists, grief counselors, and support groups who want real, lived experiences to help them understand their clients more deeply
People searching for a meaningful, heartfelt gift for someone grieving
Click below to download a free excerpt of my book, or sign up for new Her Life and Mine posts