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Moonsoulchild: A Memoir
" A Memoir" is an empowering and introspective journey that leaves a lasting impact on readers. This memoir offers valuable takeaways that resonate long after the final pages are turned. It urges individuals to embrace an open-minded perspective, follow their hearts, and seize every opportunity that stirs their emotions. The memoir reminds us that while we experience each day, there are moments that pass us by only once, encouraging us to embrace these fleeting chances without hesitation. It acknowledges the transformative process of shedding old layers of oneself, highlighting the inevitable deaths we experience along the way, yet assuring readers that the subsequent rebirth is profoundly worthwhile.
In this memoir, the author reflects on their personal growth and emphasizes the importance of loving fiercely and letting go of relationships that hinder our progress, even if we hold deep affection for those individuals. It emphasizes the liberating power of releasing what no longer aligns with our journey, finding love in the act of letting go. Resilience and vulnerability are celebrated as superpowers, encouraging readers to maintain their softness while navigating a world that may challenge their insecurities. The memoir acknowledges that our past traumas do not define us, and there is always room for healing and rewriting our stories. It highlights the patience required for the healing process and emphasizes that forgiveness is not a prerequisite for moving forward.
Above all, " A Memoir" emphasizes the enduring significance of self-love, portraying it as the love that ultimately rescues and sustains us. Through the author's own experiences and reflections, readers are inspired to embrace self-compassion, recognizing its transformative and redemptive power.
In this memoir, the author reflects on their personal growth and emphasizes the importance of loving fiercely and letting go of relationships that hinder our progress, even if we hold deep affection for those individuals. It emphasizes the liberating power of releasing what no longer aligns with our journey, finding love in the act of letting go. Resilience and vulnerability are celebrated as superpowers, encouraging readers to maintain their softness while navigating a world that may challenge their insecurities. The memoir acknowledges that our past traumas do not define us, and there is always room for healing and rewriting our stories. It highlights the patience required for the healing process and emphasizes that forgiveness is not a prerequisite for moving forward.
Above all, " A Memoir" emphasizes the enduring significance of self-love, portraying it as the love that ultimately rescues and sustains us. Through the author's own experiences and reflections, readers are inspired to embrace self-compassion, recognizing its transformative and redemptive power.
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Published November 26, 2023
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December 15, 2023
I only recently stumbled upon the work of Sara Sheehan (Moonsoulchild) on social media. What I saw immediately gripped me. I’ve been through enough changes in my lifetime - highs and lows, hills and valleys - to appreciate the depth communicated in Sara’s work.
This book serves as both memoir and commentary on challenges many of us encounter. Each of the passages stands alone as reflective opportunities, inviting the reader to connect, contemplate, and grow in understanding not just of what Sara has experienced, but we ourselves have experienced. A typical passage that resonated deeply with me:
“It took me losing myself
to understand,
I didn’t need to be useful to be loved.
I just needed to find spaces
to be accepted and cherished
for everything I am.
I didn’t need to sacrifice myself to be worthy.”
There is heartbreak here, but also the sense of lessons learned, wisdom gained through those losses. While this is a sharing of Sara’s story, we see our own stories reflected… the wounds, the failings, the disappointments. We have opportunities to look upon our wounds, the scars that remain, and understand how through that we can be agents of healing for others. Sara writes:
“I know the pain I felt was valid, and it doesn’t make it okay; it doesn’t make the time I wasted fade away, but maybe I was the gift to their suffering. I was the calm to their storm. I was the light to their darkness. I made them feel life-changing compared to their lifeless ways. I provided a sanctuary of safety.”
In the end, Sara’s rising from the ashes becomes our rising as well. The expressions of self-worth and self-love presents each of us hope for where we are, and where we want to be in our lives. Sara writes:
“I take pride in the path of my present, knowing my past was my greatest teacher. I use my experiences to speak life into those who are hopeless. I believe I can be the greatest friend due to my selflessness, but I can also be your worst critic if you can’t handle my gentle truths. I only try to make everything beautiful; even if I don’t succeed, I believe I’m worth loving.”
I will come back to this book again and again. Like good poetry, what is here will resonate with you differently, perhaps more deeply each time you approach it. Favorite passages will shift in meaning as your perspective changes. Passages that didn’t hit you hard the first time may suddenly grab you in a way you did not expect. Kind of like life.
“My heart pours with love. I am someone deserving of everything good in this life.”
This book serves as both memoir and commentary on challenges many of us encounter. Each of the passages stands alone as reflective opportunities, inviting the reader to connect, contemplate, and grow in understanding not just of what Sara has experienced, but we ourselves have experienced. A typical passage that resonated deeply with me:
“It took me losing myself
to understand,
I didn’t need to be useful to be loved.
I just needed to find spaces
to be accepted and cherished
for everything I am.
I didn’t need to sacrifice myself to be worthy.”
There is heartbreak here, but also the sense of lessons learned, wisdom gained through those losses. While this is a sharing of Sara’s story, we see our own stories reflected… the wounds, the failings, the disappointments. We have opportunities to look upon our wounds, the scars that remain, and understand how through that we can be agents of healing for others. Sara writes:
“I know the pain I felt was valid, and it doesn’t make it okay; it doesn’t make the time I wasted fade away, but maybe I was the gift to their suffering. I was the calm to their storm. I was the light to their darkness. I made them feel life-changing compared to their lifeless ways. I provided a sanctuary of safety.”
In the end, Sara’s rising from the ashes becomes our rising as well. The expressions of self-worth and self-love presents each of us hope for where we are, and where we want to be in our lives. Sara writes:
“I take pride in the path of my present, knowing my past was my greatest teacher. I use my experiences to speak life into those who are hopeless. I believe I can be the greatest friend due to my selflessness, but I can also be your worst critic if you can’t handle my gentle truths. I only try to make everything beautiful; even if I don’t succeed, I believe I’m worth loving.”
I will come back to this book again and again. Like good poetry, what is here will resonate with you differently, perhaps more deeply each time you approach it. Favorite passages will shift in meaning as your perspective changes. Passages that didn’t hit you hard the first time may suddenly grab you in a way you did not expect. Kind of like life.
“My heart pours with love. I am someone deserving of everything good in this life.”
January 19, 2024
If you're looking for a book or collection of writing to hit every single emotion that you have, this is the book for you! There is truly something for everyone here!
She says at the start of the book that she will touch on every single emotion and that she wasn't going to hold back, and she kept her promise! I absolutely loved the different styles of writing in this. At the beginning of each chapter, she would tell her story, and then she would write a poem, mantra, note-to-self, letter to someone else that would relate back to the story she told.
My personal favorite part was where she talked about all the different loves that a person can have in their life. She hits on every single type of relationship that there is to have. Whatever your situation is, married, single, dating, situationship, she covers it all!
She writes with such raw honesty, that I found myself putting the book down and looking up like "wow she really just wrote that" (in a good way). I've read other books where the author is fairly honest, but still sugarcoats things, but Moonsoulchild (Sara) absolutely does not sugarcoat a thing, and I respect that so much.
I will definitely be recommending this book to people who want a different kind of book to read, but who will also respect the uniqueness of it.
There are far too many quotes that I wrote down, but here are some of my most favorite:
-"Your heart has always been tremendous, and you have always misused it." (Page 28)
-"It's funny how red flags appear green, when you desperately want to believe in their potential." (Page 28)
-"Your biggest weakness was creating something out of nothing, and feeling broken when it didn't happen." (Page 37)
-"How foolish to think I could turn back the hands of time on a broken clock." (Page 108)
-"I wasn't always going to be beautiful. I was going to be difficult. I was going to be chaotic. I was going to be challenging." (Page 229).
Overall, I'm very glad that this was the first book I read in 2024! I took some very valuable lessons from this book, and I will take some of her wisdom with me and use it as my own personal mantra!
She says at the start of the book that she will touch on every single emotion and that she wasn't going to hold back, and she kept her promise! I absolutely loved the different styles of writing in this. At the beginning of each chapter, she would tell her story, and then she would write a poem, mantra, note-to-self, letter to someone else that would relate back to the story she told.
My personal favorite part was where she talked about all the different loves that a person can have in their life. She hits on every single type of relationship that there is to have. Whatever your situation is, married, single, dating, situationship, she covers it all!
She writes with such raw honesty, that I found myself putting the book down and looking up like "wow she really just wrote that" (in a good way). I've read other books where the author is fairly honest, but still sugarcoats things, but Moonsoulchild (Sara) absolutely does not sugarcoat a thing, and I respect that so much.
I will definitely be recommending this book to people who want a different kind of book to read, but who will also respect the uniqueness of it.
There are far too many quotes that I wrote down, but here are some of my most favorite:
-"Your heart has always been tremendous, and you have always misused it." (Page 28)
-"It's funny how red flags appear green, when you desperately want to believe in their potential." (Page 28)
-"Your biggest weakness was creating something out of nothing, and feeling broken when it didn't happen." (Page 37)
-"How foolish to think I could turn back the hands of time on a broken clock." (Page 108)
-"I wasn't always going to be beautiful. I was going to be difficult. I was going to be chaotic. I was going to be challenging." (Page 229).
Overall, I'm very glad that this was the first book I read in 2024! I took some very valuable lessons from this book, and I will take some of her wisdom with me and use it as my own personal mantra!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 4, 2024
“ MoonSoulChild review
I had the honor of getting a free copy of this in exchange for a review - so thank you!
Right off the bat, he/she pulls you in with the depths of their words, especially when you’re looking to seek refuge away from real world & into words on a page, into something stirring, that resonates within your heart.
They share messages and truths that may be uncomfortable to come across - you’re taking off your armor when reading this, you get a pang of coming across certain vulnerabilities that may make you uncomfortable - that’s where the work resides. Prepare yourself - this is going to be an emotional journey for you.
“I don’t aim to be relatable, I aim to give you my story.” - I love that! I like that they set expectation to prepare the reader, to proceed with caution.
“There will be poems, quotes, prose, and journal entries. “
“Loving the wrong souls” - in my mind, I changed the word to ‘different souls before a time not right”
“My softness is a safe space”
“I needed to be uncomfortable.”
Her training of writing, right down to 2007 is very well organized to help set the scene.
Cry count number 1: Poppy. Check.
“that was the moment I decided to close myself off from grieving correctly” -- oof, to know that moment when it happened, how powerful.
These letters to yourself are powerful - you’ve become so self-aware to isolate life during those past times to factors & events, understanding the trickle effect from it all - it’s touching to see both tough love and grace that you’re giving for your younger self.
“You made your teen years about love…it shouldn’t have been about commitment.” What an interesting take on it - I can understand both perspective, only because I myself who feels like I’ve been delayed in life, am only just trying to understand how I can do better to commite and give, instead of unconsciously seeming like I’m taking from people (that’s it’s whole other tale).
“These moments helped
shape and taught you the proper use of
boundaries, and the right people will guide you
by those foundations without disrespecting you” this sentence makes me want to cry because this is a hard lesson that I’ve been learning in only the last 1 year - where I unntentionally disrespectefully, because of some ticking b_mb due to trauma emotions getting stirred & pulled up into the surface of reality, where I could project onto others, my own emotions to torrential to hear and see how I was impacting others.
Page 30, 2017, I already feel like sobbing - my heart aches for you. Tears: 2. But also - the end of the page, good (great!) for you to understand at that time to let go what didn’t serve you instead of continuing the people-pleasing, trying to force/make something go forward!
2018 - “This was the year I became the version of myself I always envisioned” - I get that. Your 2017 sounds like my 2023. I’m doing the work to have 2024 be the vision fulfilled, or at least get closer to there.
“I need to create a place of discomfort to grow.”-- Ohh that seems so profound! To the point that my friend working beside me was like “omg your eyes - they got so big right now” like “yeah!!”
“Giving up on myself wasn’t an option, nor was silencing the voice many
needed.
“ I love that!
“You didn’t credit yourself for the moments of pain”
“Your heart is something out of this
world, a rare gem that no one could match, but
you never changed your love language; you
continued to love hard and allowed yourself to
be loved. I think that makes you a treasure.
“ I felt like you were speaking to me, just there! :’-)
“You might leave some connections with a lesson while they leave you
with healing. You will help many souls just by
sharing yourself with the world” Wow - that’s pretty profound, something to mull over!
I'd come to read this during multiple sittings, when it was highly needed that I break away from the cumbersome ongoing stress of real life. "It's a beautiful thing to capture true love without limitations" - wow-- that's so wonderfully blissful & yet so torrentially sad at the same thing - to have a true love maybe when it's unrequitted or they're taken, in my situation. Flaws & All - really resonated, with trying to play savior, so that they never feel how I feel, as if I"m protecting them by overgiving myself. - page 55
“I feel free when I share my insecurities; it’s like they can no longer control me” - this resonates so much!
“I took the time to worship myself before allowing anyone to love me” I need to write this permanently somewhere!
Flawed, Not Fauly - I’ll need to add this to my forever notebook
“I decided to let go without the intention to grieve.” Me in my current situation - I will always keep asking ‘how? 3’
“We were blinded by what we wanted to be real
“
“You were the reflection of myself I needed to see, and I was the reflection of the good you always wanted. - Twin Flames“
I’m just sobbing at the Twin Flames excerpt because that resonates too much with what I’m going through now - thank you for writing that experience eloquently
“Thank you for being the mirror to my soul,
challenging me to find the best version of
myself, and offering me the chance to love
myself through you… Thank you for breaking my heart in the most brutal and hopeless way possible
“What we were for each other was the anchor of our connection; that’s what I’ll cherish forever. What we couldn’t be will always go down in history as the greatest selfless love because not every heartbreak is meant to kill you; some cure you” I’ll have to mull on this a little bit more.“
“Sometimes, “I love you” means I’ll hold room for you in my heart, but your place in my life has expired.” - I’ll need to print “What’s Love” (106) out also.
“Sometimes, “I love you” means letting go, no
matter how harsh the realization is or how badly you want to save. It’s putting on record that our bond is broken and impossible to reconcile.”
I know I said I’d finish reading this today - but I need to take it in strides, given how much I’m sobbing & throwing myself into nostalgic emotional memories - that’s the power of your work. I’m going to end my review here - totally 5/5 stars, I urge men & women alike to read it, and anyone with a human soul. I’m so sorry and wish you hadn’t gotten through the negative experiences you have - you seem to be making the most out of what life has done to you, and for that, I’m awed at your strength and strong heart.
Tear count: 74846. Me: 0
Maybe I’ll write a part 2 review for the second half!!
I had the honor of getting a free copy of this in exchange for a review - so thank you!
Right off the bat, he/she pulls you in with the depths of their words, especially when you’re looking to seek refuge away from real world & into words on a page, into something stirring, that resonates within your heart.
They share messages and truths that may be uncomfortable to come across - you’re taking off your armor when reading this, you get a pang of coming across certain vulnerabilities that may make you uncomfortable - that’s where the work resides. Prepare yourself - this is going to be an emotional journey for you.
“I don’t aim to be relatable, I aim to give you my story.” - I love that! I like that they set expectation to prepare the reader, to proceed with caution.
“There will be poems, quotes, prose, and journal entries. “
“Loving the wrong souls” - in my mind, I changed the word to ‘different souls before a time not right”
“My softness is a safe space”
“I needed to be uncomfortable.”
Her training of writing, right down to 2007 is very well organized to help set the scene.
Cry count number 1: Poppy. Check.
“that was the moment I decided to close myself off from grieving correctly” -- oof, to know that moment when it happened, how powerful.
These letters to yourself are powerful - you’ve become so self-aware to isolate life during those past times to factors & events, understanding the trickle effect from it all - it’s touching to see both tough love and grace that you’re giving for your younger self.
“You made your teen years about love…it shouldn’t have been about commitment.” What an interesting take on it - I can understand both perspective, only because I myself who feels like I’ve been delayed in life, am only just trying to understand how I can do better to commite and give, instead of unconsciously seeming like I’m taking from people (that’s it’s whole other tale).
“These moments helped
shape and taught you the proper use of
boundaries, and the right people will guide you
by those foundations without disrespecting you” this sentence makes me want to cry because this is a hard lesson that I’ve been learning in only the last 1 year - where I unntentionally disrespectefully, because of some ticking b_mb due to trauma emotions getting stirred & pulled up into the surface of reality, where I could project onto others, my own emotions to torrential to hear and see how I was impacting others.
Page 30, 2017, I already feel like sobbing - my heart aches for you. Tears: 2. But also - the end of the page, good (great!) for you to understand at that time to let go what didn’t serve you instead of continuing the people-pleasing, trying to force/make something go forward!
2018 - “This was the year I became the version of myself I always envisioned” - I get that. Your 2017 sounds like my 2023. I’m doing the work to have 2024 be the vision fulfilled, or at least get closer to there.
“I need to create a place of discomfort to grow.”-- Ohh that seems so profound! To the point that my friend working beside me was like “omg your eyes - they got so big right now” like “yeah!!”
“Giving up on myself wasn’t an option, nor was silencing the voice many
needed.
“ I love that!
“You didn’t credit yourself for the moments of pain”
“Your heart is something out of this
world, a rare gem that no one could match, but
you never changed your love language; you
continued to love hard and allowed yourself to
be loved. I think that makes you a treasure.
“ I felt like you were speaking to me, just there! :’-)
“You might leave some connections with a lesson while they leave you
with healing. You will help many souls just by
sharing yourself with the world” Wow - that’s pretty profound, something to mull over!
I'd come to read this during multiple sittings, when it was highly needed that I break away from the cumbersome ongoing stress of real life. "It's a beautiful thing to capture true love without limitations" - wow-- that's so wonderfully blissful & yet so torrentially sad at the same thing - to have a true love maybe when it's unrequitted or they're taken, in my situation. Flaws & All - really resonated, with trying to play savior, so that they never feel how I feel, as if I"m protecting them by overgiving myself. - page 55
“I feel free when I share my insecurities; it’s like they can no longer control me” - this resonates so much!
“I took the time to worship myself before allowing anyone to love me” I need to write this permanently somewhere!
Flawed, Not Fauly - I’ll need to add this to my forever notebook
“I decided to let go without the intention to grieve.” Me in my current situation - I will always keep asking ‘how? 3’
“We were blinded by what we wanted to be real
“
“You were the reflection of myself I needed to see, and I was the reflection of the good you always wanted. - Twin Flames“
I’m just sobbing at the Twin Flames excerpt because that resonates too much with what I’m going through now - thank you for writing that experience eloquently
“Thank you for being the mirror to my soul,
challenging me to find the best version of
myself, and offering me the chance to love
myself through you… Thank you for breaking my heart in the most brutal and hopeless way possible
“What we were for each other was the anchor of our connection; that’s what I’ll cherish forever. What we couldn’t be will always go down in history as the greatest selfless love because not every heartbreak is meant to kill you; some cure you” I’ll have to mull on this a little bit more.“
“Sometimes, “I love you” means I’ll hold room for you in my heart, but your place in my life has expired.” - I’ll need to print “What’s Love” (106) out also.
“Sometimes, “I love you” means letting go, no
matter how harsh the realization is or how badly you want to save. It’s putting on record that our bond is broken and impossible to reconcile.”
I know I said I’d finish reading this today - but I need to take it in strides, given how much I’m sobbing & throwing myself into nostalgic emotional memories - that’s the power of your work. I’m going to end my review here - totally 5/5 stars, I urge men & women alike to read it, and anyone with a human soul. I’m so sorry and wish you hadn’t gotten through the negative experiences you have - you seem to be making the most out of what life has done to you, and for that, I’m awed at your strength and strong heart.
Tear count: 74846. Me: 0
Maybe I’ll write a part 2 review for the second half!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 29, 2024
I was given this memoir as a PDF FILE to review, and I want to say that I’m glad I reached out to read it and review it, because it was beautifully written. Like *chefs kiss* It was a freestyle narrative and I really liked that because it’s her thoughts and her emotions poured out beautifully. This memoir was like a safe place, like a hug from someone you trust. It was captivating from the start. Sara expressed her emotions with vulnerability and it was RAW. I’m so inspired by her. ✨
I found myself connecting to what she has gone through in her life with love, grief and heartbreak. It was insightful. I FELT HERRRR. The connection was there. Her journey of self love and self healing after dealing with heartbreak, loss, trauma, and grief- was a journey you knew that you can overcome it too. It emphasizes the power that lies within us. Showing us inner growth emerges from self, healing, and self love. ✨
If you are currently on a healing journey, I recommend you read her memoir as it feels like you are not alone and that you WILL get through it. 😌🫂
You absolutely JUST KNOOOOWW IM BUYING THE PHYSICAL COPY TOO. 🌛🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼
@moonsoulchild you are an absolute GEM. 💎
Thank you for this beautiful memoir, I relate to it so much and to know that I’m not alone is comforting. TYSM ILY. 🥹💘🌚
I found myself connecting to what she has gone through in her life with love, grief and heartbreak. It was insightful. I FELT HERRRR. The connection was there. Her journey of self love and self healing after dealing with heartbreak, loss, trauma, and grief- was a journey you knew that you can overcome it too. It emphasizes the power that lies within us. Showing us inner growth emerges from self, healing, and self love. ✨
If you are currently on a healing journey, I recommend you read her memoir as it feels like you are not alone and that you WILL get through it. 😌🫂
You absolutely JUST KNOOOOWW IM BUYING THE PHYSICAL COPY TOO. 🌛🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼
@moonsoulchild you are an absolute GEM. 💎
Thank you for this beautiful memoir, I relate to it so much and to know that I’m not alone is comforting. TYSM ILY. 🥹💘🌚
January 4, 2024
*I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review*
"Moonsoulchild" opens with a poignant reflection in Chapter 1, presenting a love letter to her younger self that evokes profound emotions, particularly centered around self-forgiveness and coping with loss. Throughout the pages, strategically placed home photos serve as a time portal, and bolded years in a larger font size act as diary entry headers, guiding the reader through the narrative. To aid reader orientation, Moonsoulchild starts her letters to her "year-old" self after a brief paragraph explaining the year's significance.
In Chapter 2, focused on self-discovery, a prelude of reminders and notes to self precedes Moonsoulchild's introduction of key phrases, italicized and spaced from the larger text. Despite the chapter's personal nature, Moonsoulchild concludes it by extending empathy to others facing darker moments and expressing gratitude, especially to teachers, who contributed to her journey.
Chapter 3 delves into embracing flaws, addressing body image struggles, skin issues, and finding her own voice through dedicated poems that explore the multifaceted aspects of herself.
Chapter 4, "Love, Lust, and Heartbreak," narrates her failures in love, featuring poems as final farewell messages to past lovers.
Chapter 5, "To the Moon," recounts how she met her life partner, incorporating wedding day photos, vows, and heartfelt poems dedicated to him.
Chapter 7, "Trauma, Grieving, Healing," details Moonsoulchild's healing process, while Chapter 8 is a dedication to embracing her truest self.
The concluding pages encapsulate her identity, resonating with the symbolism of the full moon, and the final page contains a heartfelt message to those who supported her over the years.
Overall, I highly recommend this memoir, especially if you are going through something whether mentally, emotionally, or physically. Moonsoulchild touches on some many different scenarios that no matter what you're going through you WILL find something that resonates from negative thoughts with your body to coping after loss of a loved one or heartbreak, her poems evoke so many different levels of catharsis. Lastly, you will be reminded that for every negative something positive WILL come your way to help maintain balance.
NOTE: I'm not sure if the ARC I received had incorrectly numbered chapters, or if it was intention, but Chapter 6 appears to be missing.
"Moonsoulchild" opens with a poignant reflection in Chapter 1, presenting a love letter to her younger self that evokes profound emotions, particularly centered around self-forgiveness and coping with loss. Throughout the pages, strategically placed home photos serve as a time portal, and bolded years in a larger font size act as diary entry headers, guiding the reader through the narrative. To aid reader orientation, Moonsoulchild starts her letters to her "year-old" self after a brief paragraph explaining the year's significance.
In Chapter 2, focused on self-discovery, a prelude of reminders and notes to self precedes Moonsoulchild's introduction of key phrases, italicized and spaced from the larger text. Despite the chapter's personal nature, Moonsoulchild concludes it by extending empathy to others facing darker moments and expressing gratitude, especially to teachers, who contributed to her journey.
Chapter 3 delves into embracing flaws, addressing body image struggles, skin issues, and finding her own voice through dedicated poems that explore the multifaceted aspects of herself.
Chapter 4, "Love, Lust, and Heartbreak," narrates her failures in love, featuring poems as final farewell messages to past lovers.
Chapter 5, "To the Moon," recounts how she met her life partner, incorporating wedding day photos, vows, and heartfelt poems dedicated to him.
Chapter 7, "Trauma, Grieving, Healing," details Moonsoulchild's healing process, while Chapter 8 is a dedication to embracing her truest self.
The concluding pages encapsulate her identity, resonating with the symbolism of the full moon, and the final page contains a heartfelt message to those who supported her over the years.
Overall, I highly recommend this memoir, especially if you are going through something whether mentally, emotionally, or physically. Moonsoulchild touches on some many different scenarios that no matter what you're going through you WILL find something that resonates from negative thoughts with your body to coping after loss of a loved one or heartbreak, her poems evoke so many different levels of catharsis. Lastly, you will be reminded that for every negative something positive WILL come your way to help maintain balance.
NOTE: I'm not sure if the ARC I received had incorrectly numbered chapters, or if it was intention, but Chapter 6 appears to be missing.
January 29, 2024
I’ve been following Soulmoonchild for about a year, and I knew I had to jump at the opportunity to read her new memoir as soon as she offered up the chance. I had been so moved by her words in the past, that I wanted to know more about the person she was at her core, and that is exactly what you get from this beautiful story.
She dives into the good, bad, and ugly, allowing readers to see all sides of her. She admits things she isn’t proud of and things she is. You can feel the emotion poured into every word, page, and chapter. She writes in such a way that you can start to empathize and sympathize with her due to how descriptive she becomes about the different situations in her life and how they shifted her mindset to who we see today.
Also, never have I felt like I related to someone so deeply as I did during this memoir. I read portions and felt seen and understood for the first time in my life. Knowing that others out there have similar viewpoints, have gone through similar life events, and have still managed to come out stronger on the other side. I couldn’t put the book down because of how connected I felt to the story and the reflection I could see in my life.
For so long, I have been beating myself to death and going through the motions just to keep surviving. Staying busy and closing people out has become a protective shell to save me from my loving nature. This book has reopened my eyes to how much I missed that old version of myself, where it felt like the room would get brighter when I walked through the door. When I would leave a beautiful impression on most people I met. I feel completely renewed reading through the healing process undertaken through the years and the stories involved in this book, and I hope that everyone can walk away with a connection to at least one part of her story. I’m truly blessed to have read this memoir.
Favorite lines/Lines that resonated deeply with me:
“Sometimes, storylines run back to test your growth, to see if you’ve learned your lesson and are ready for the real thing.”
“I know I’m the villain in someone’s story.”
“Sometimes, ‘I love you’ means I can’t stay.”
She dives into the good, bad, and ugly, allowing readers to see all sides of her. She admits things she isn’t proud of and things she is. You can feel the emotion poured into every word, page, and chapter. She writes in such a way that you can start to empathize and sympathize with her due to how descriptive she becomes about the different situations in her life and how they shifted her mindset to who we see today.
Also, never have I felt like I related to someone so deeply as I did during this memoir. I read portions and felt seen and understood for the first time in my life. Knowing that others out there have similar viewpoints, have gone through similar life events, and have still managed to come out stronger on the other side. I couldn’t put the book down because of how connected I felt to the story and the reflection I could see in my life.
For so long, I have been beating myself to death and going through the motions just to keep surviving. Staying busy and closing people out has become a protective shell to save me from my loving nature. This book has reopened my eyes to how much I missed that old version of myself, where it felt like the room would get brighter when I walked through the door. When I would leave a beautiful impression on most people I met. I feel completely renewed reading through the healing process undertaken through the years and the stories involved in this book, and I hope that everyone can walk away with a connection to at least one part of her story. I’m truly blessed to have read this memoir.
Favorite lines/Lines that resonated deeply with me:
“Sometimes, storylines run back to test your growth, to see if you’ve learned your lesson and are ready for the real thing.”
“I know I’m the villain in someone’s story.”
“Sometimes, ‘I love you’ means I can’t stay.”
March 6, 2024
When I first read the book, it reminded me of those days in my past where I struggled to love myself and deserved my life better whether it comes to falling in love, being bullied by inconsiderate people, etc. I could really related to Sara Sheehan's past because I experienced it before during the years of middle and high school. Especially during my college years.
I'm currently in a very happy relationship with my boyfriend for 5 years and to be honest, life feels really great. From Sara's perspective on having the best moment of her life inspired me to stay more stronger, love and be more happier. It's normal to be sad when there are things that's bothering you. For example in her book, when it comes to that person she's with when she turned 20, I honestly hate being used too. I got used a lot times when it comes to hanging out with my own crushes and it hurts me really badly.
Yes, it does take the time to heal and get over things but what I learned through her book is about being the person you truly are and if people don't like you, then forget them. Be with the people who trusted you and believed in you. Real people, hello. Fake people, kiss my butt goodbye. This book inspired me to love who I am and be with the good people who sticked with me. Thank you Moonsoulchild (Sara) for sharing the word in your own memoir!
I'm currently in a very happy relationship with my boyfriend for 5 years and to be honest, life feels really great. From Sara's perspective on having the best moment of her life inspired me to stay more stronger, love and be more happier. It's normal to be sad when there are things that's bothering you. For example in her book, when it comes to that person she's with when she turned 20, I honestly hate being used too. I got used a lot times when it comes to hanging out with my own crushes and it hurts me really badly.
Yes, it does take the time to heal and get over things but what I learned through her book is about being the person you truly are and if people don't like you, then forget them. Be with the people who trusted you and believed in you. Real people, hello. Fake people, kiss my butt goodbye. This book inspired me to love who I am and be with the good people who sticked with me. Thank you Moonsoulchild (Sara) for sharing the word in your own memoir!
February 13, 2024
Like her work on page 103 in this memoir, the entire memoir has absolutely been soul medicine for me. Moonsoulchild's work is vital because it's a reminder to us that there is beauty in vulnerablity, rather than for us to be afraid to be vulnerable. Moonsoulchild's memoir is a journey through their life and experiences - and whether or not you share the same life experiences, I guarantee you will see you see yourself in much of their work. Moonsoulchild's memoir was like therapy for me - I saw myself in their words, which validated the lived experiences I have undergone recently. I laughed, I cried, and I couldn't put the memoir down - having read it in less than a week. Moonsoulchild, thank you for creating such beautiful work where you let us into your world, while also providing a safe space to see ourselves.
December 20, 2023
This book just goes to show that everyone has a story. The part where you lost your best friend and the grief that you felt. Just really got to me. I lost 4 really close friends of mine but one friend was an absolute inspiration to. She had the first lung and heart transplant. Her strength was just extraordinary.
“My savior complex was my biggest trigger.”
This whole part of the book where you speak upon your healing and trauma was so well written. I haven’t really faced my trauma and unfortunately I have the same complex. I tend to try to save people because to me saving people makes me feel less empty. I know I do need to face my trauma and know my triggers.
I have now read two books by Moonsoulchild and each time I read her work it just keeps getting better.
“My savior complex was my biggest trigger.”
This whole part of the book where you speak upon your healing and trauma was so well written. I haven’t really faced my trauma and unfortunately I have the same complex. I tend to try to save people because to me saving people makes me feel less empty. I know I do need to face my trauma and know my triggers.
I have now read two books by Moonsoulchild and each time I read her work it just keeps getting better.
January 13, 2024
I was blessed with the chance to read this memoir and I’m so glad I did. My soul connected to many parts of this book, in ways that are hard to explain. The parts about healing helped me realized that I don’t have to forget what happened, but I have to confront it and not let it affect me so deeply. This book will help you heal, help you learn that you need to love yourself and to even love your “flaws”. If you’re debating on reading this book, please do. You will not be disappointed. Sara’s writing is amazing and will connect to your soul and have you wanting to read more. I cannot wait to order her other books.
March 8, 2024
Spoiler Free Review:
Upon finishing and reflecting upon this impressive work of art and drying my eyes, I want to thank you graciously Sara, for entrusting in your fans to share your story and be in the moment and experience, you. I’m grateful, I stumbled upon your page years ago and watched you blossom into the writer, that delivered, wholeheartedly and unabashedly, this beautiful piece of literature, that I’ll hold dear to me forever.
The raw, uncut truths, unveiled in this story, bring light to a beautiful and vibrant soul, just trying to spread love, while searching for it herself. Littered throughout with spectacularly woven stories of, anguish, pain, grief, heartbreak, happiness, love, peace and much more, this book was a sort of therapeutic experience to read and experience. I will definitely take lessons from the words written in these pages and I hope that you can too.
Thank you, once again, Sara.
Much love to you and yours,
Erik (Ricky) Eli O’Doniel
Upon finishing and reflecting upon this impressive work of art and drying my eyes, I want to thank you graciously Sara, for entrusting in your fans to share your story and be in the moment and experience, you. I’m grateful, I stumbled upon your page years ago and watched you blossom into the writer, that delivered, wholeheartedly and unabashedly, this beautiful piece of literature, that I’ll hold dear to me forever.
The raw, uncut truths, unveiled in this story, bring light to a beautiful and vibrant soul, just trying to spread love, while searching for it herself. Littered throughout with spectacularly woven stories of, anguish, pain, grief, heartbreak, happiness, love, peace and much more, this book was a sort of therapeutic experience to read and experience. I will definitely take lessons from the words written in these pages and I hope that you can too.
Thank you, once again, Sara.
Much love to you and yours,
Erik (Ricky) Eli O’Doniel
January 20, 2024
For anyone who has been on or just beginning their journey in discovering their true authentic self, this memoir is a must have.
I will warn you though, please be ready to go within, because this memoir will trigger you in the most humbling positive way.
The way this soul was able to articulate her pain into words is amazing.
She was able to capture the true essence of what healing is all about.
I’m very thankful I connected with her on instagram. This memoir has empowered me to continue on believing that happy endings do exist.
I’m honored to have got to read. 🌙
I will warn you though, please be ready to go within, because this memoir will trigger you in the most humbling positive way.
The way this soul was able to articulate her pain into words is amazing.
She was able to capture the true essence of what healing is all about.
I’m very thankful I connected with her on instagram. This memoir has empowered me to continue on believing that happy endings do exist.
I’m honored to have got to read. 🌙
December 10, 2023
This memoir is a beautiful reminder that everyone has a story, and although we all have different journeys we can still relate to one another. Whether it be past or present insecurities, people who shouldn’t of been in our lives, or our own past/present healing journeys. It’s a reminder that we should all be kind to each other and ourselves because we’re all in this together and can connect more than we think.
February 2, 2024
“Keep your softness”. That line struck me the most and will likely stay with me as a reminder for a long while.
This poignant and reflective memoir takes the reader on a raw and honest journey of self-reflection as the author narrates the efforts they have made to overcome the battles of life itself. Loss, family, heartache, pain, grief, forgiveness, acceptance and love. Covering all the moments of our lives that some hide. This book taught me that sharing our emotions and worries and struggles, allows us to better ourselves and those around us, as we walk this life with so many. A beautiful memoir, that left me working on my own emotions and healing.
This poignant and reflective memoir takes the reader on a raw and honest journey of self-reflection as the author narrates the efforts they have made to overcome the battles of life itself. Loss, family, heartache, pain, grief, forgiveness, acceptance and love. Covering all the moments of our lives that some hide. This book taught me that sharing our emotions and worries and struggles, allows us to better ourselves and those around us, as we walk this life with so many. A beautiful memoir, that left me working on my own emotions and healing.
December 16, 2023
This book is undoubtedly a mind opener towards the depth of one's soul. Finding out that the better version of oneself can be truly mesmerizing and free! Besides, it emphasizes that power lies within us, simultaneously showing that inner growth emerges from self- heal, and self-love. One of my favorites!
January 5, 2024
The right book for someone on their own healing journey. The love & light you need when it’s dark. The comfort the words in this book bring is real raw and inspiring. Reading this on a journey you feel alone in makes you feel like you have someone to relate too and puts all feelings into perspective. She basically hugs you and lets you know you are not alone. Highly recommended✨
January 11, 2024
If you want to self heal urself, this book is for you. Every word can resonate with your thoughts if you are in the process of accepting your destiney and letting go of what was not meant for you. Be like the moon, that always shines in the darkest hour. Patience, forgiveness and self love the three magical words you need to heal from every trauma, cause its not the traumas that define us but our reactions towards them.
Keep on writing and inspiring your readers 🤍🤍.
Keep on writing and inspiring your readers 🤍🤍.
January 17, 2024
So relatable
This book definitely took me on a journey, one i can completely relate to. I'm still growing as a person and this gives me hope. The way that you overcame trauma. The grace you learned to give yourself. The way you love yourself. It's all beautiful in it's own way. Thank you for sharing pieces of you.
This book definitely took me on a journey, one i can completely relate to. I'm still growing as a person and this gives me hope. The way that you overcame trauma. The grace you learned to give yourself. The way you love yourself. It's all beautiful in it's own way. Thank you for sharing pieces of you.
January 22, 2024
I’m so glad this book and @moonsoulchild crossed my path. I have done a lot of inner work and part of me wishes I would have had this memoir earlier in my healing journey but, everything happens for a reason. I resonated with her so much. She has such a beautiful way with words and really makes it make sense. Reading her journey to finding herself and loving herself has also helped me understand myself better. You’ll find yourself highlighting so much throughout her memoir. Definitely recommend.
February 12, 2024
This was truly an amazing read. She touches on every emotion, every different love (reading about her different loves I related to a lot)! I am never disappointed reading her books as I have some of her other books. I love the different writing styles and getting to know this authors story. It truly goes to show you that everyone has a story and everyone goes through struggles. I would definitely give this book a read!!
January 8, 2024
This book really tugged at my heart...I've felt the same in many situations, etc. I'm definitely trying to come to terms with myself, but your book opened my eyes. To different feelings and experiences, as well knowing that I am not alone and I can change things by changing the way I feel life and every emotion that comes with it. We are all human and all deserve to be happy, loved and healthy!
January 8, 2024
As I am going through a transitionary period, I honestly feel like this book spoke to me in so many ways. I felt heard, seen, and acknowledged. Such a wonderful written memoir. So much depth and perception! Will definitely be rereading this gem <3
January 19, 2024
i rediscovered my love for writing/poetry the beginning of 2023. moonsoulchild has quickly become one of my favorites! every piece i read reaches my heart and soul. sometimes it’s like finally seeing my emotions put down on paper. i am insanely grateful for the opportunity to read her work. it absolutely never disappoints. highly recommend!!!🫶🏻
January 20, 2024
I found myself wanting to slowly read and work my way through the book. So many things in this book aligned directly with my life and what I’ve been going through. It was like she was in my head. It allowed the healing process to start with support that I didn’t have to ask for.
January 20, 2024
The memoir explores themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the transformative power of hope. Moonsoulchild: A Memoir is both gripping and thought-provoking, making it a highly recommended read for those interested in personal growth and overcoming challenges.
February 14, 2024
A poignant, gentle memoir reflecting a life's journey. Moonsoulchilds writing is powerful and filled with morsels of wisdom to nourish a hurt soul. I have found so much of her work healing with powerful results. She makes you realise you are not alone.
March 11, 2024
Such a phenomenal memoir, speaks to the soul of the reader. The book delves into the personal journey to self love of the author. She tells her story using various writing styles, the added poems throughout reach to the depths of the reader.
March 11, 2024
Absolutely beautifully written book. I lost my love for reading awhile back, stumbled upon MoonSoulChild through social media and her words instantly grabbed my attention. This is such a raw, emotional book that I absolutely loved reading. Because of her, I’ve found my love for reading once again.
December 16, 2023
I have read quite a few of her books. I’ve laughed, I’ve cried. Moon writes books, like Taylor writes lyrics. You will feel allll the feelings with this one. Love love love.
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