Sippy: A Story of Healing and Hope

by Susan Miller

Sippy is a compelling, powerful story about a woman raised under the weight of her mother’s cruelty—broken by it, but not beyond repair—and a man, Tommy, burdened with a private grief, whose path slowly intertwines with hers. In the heart of the very town where her pain began, surrounded by memories she cannot escape, she struggles to find meaning and peace..

Tommy isn’t the kind of man who talks much, but pain recognizes pain. He carries his own scars, shaped by betrayal and loss. As their paths cross, a quiet connection forms—built not on what they say, but what they understand in each other without words.

As she finds strength in solitude and hope in faith, Sippy discovers that her story—once shaped by pain—can become one of purpose and grace, touching others along the way.

Even the most wounded souls can find peace.

52 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 10, 2025

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Reviews

[Jacquelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

‘Sippy’ was touching. The plot involved the protagonists, Sippy and Tommy, overcoming adversity, befriending a fellow with kindred spirits, healing through forgiveness, finding faith, and holding on to hope for a better life. Additionally, I appreciated the author’s use of imagery, which brought the scenes to life. Overall, I liked the moving short story.