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Find the Pearl in Your Pain: How My Experience of Pain and Tragedy Helped Me Find My Purpose
Find the Pearl in Your Pain is a heartfelt story about turning life’s toughest moments into something meaningful and beautiful. Kimberly Gillespie’s journey begins with a discovery—a note tucked among her late mother’s belongings that compares life’s hardships to the way a pearl is formed from an irritant in an oyster. This simple idea sparks a deep reflection on her own life and the challenges her family has faced. Through personal stories, Kimberly shares how her mother’s quiet strength and the lessons she left behind inspired her to find resilience and hope. From difficult relationships to personal struggles, Kimberly shows how pain doesn’t have to define us—it can teach us, shape us, and even help us grow stronger. This book is for anyone dealing with hard times or searching for meaning in their struggles. Find the Pearl in Your Pain reminds us that even in life’s darkest moments, there is a chance to create something extraordinary.
179 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 25, 2025
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Kimberly Gillespie
2 books5 followersKimberly Gillespie is medically retired and currently on a path of healing after surviving domestic abuse and violence. Writing a book was never something she planned to do, but as she began to unpack her life story, she decided she needed to share her journey and give her mom a voice to honour her memory.
Now, eleven years after the tragic death of her mom, she is sharing her story in hopes it might help others recognize abuse in their own lives, or in the lives of those they care about. Kimberly is ending her silence on domestic violence.
Now, eleven years after the tragic death of her mom, she is sharing her story in hopes it might help others recognize abuse in their own lives, or in the lives of those they care about. Kimberly is ending her silence on domestic violence.
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September 25, 2025
I’m not a reader. Never have been. I don’t reach for novels, self-help books, or memoirs when I have free time. I usually prefer documentaries or podcasts, something quick and to the point. But something about the title Find the Pearl in Your Pain caught my eye when someone close to me recommended it during a particularly difficult time in my life. I didn’t expect much maybe a few pages before I got distracted or moved on. What I didn’t expect… was to get pulled in so deeply that I would finish it in one sitting and still be thinking about it days later.
Kimberly Gillespie’s story isn’t just a book it feels like a personal conversation with someone who gets it. She doesn’t write from a pedestal. She writes from the dirt, from the trenches, from the emotional chaos and quiet heartbreak that so many of us try to navigate alone. Her story begins with a beautiful metaphor a note found in her late mother’s belongings comparing pain to the process of a pearl forming from an irritant inside an oyster. That imagery stuck with me right from the start. It’s so simple, yet so profound. And it’s not just a metaphor that gets repeated she lives it through every chapter of this book.
What sets this book apart is the honesty. Kimberly doesn’t sugarcoat anything. She talks about loss, family challenges, personal insecurities, emotional wounds all with an openness that made me pause more than once just to let her words sink in. But what makes it truly powerful is that she doesn’t stay in the pain. She finds meaning in it. And not in some fluffy, overly optimistic way but in a grounded, raw, very human way. She takes her mother’s quiet strength and turns it into a light for others who are hurting.
One of the biggest surprises for me was how much I related to her even though our stories are very different. That’s the beauty of her writing. It’s universal. She doesn’t try to speak over anyone’s head. Her words are gentle, yet they hit hard. I saw pieces of my own story in hers. I felt validated in a way I didn’t even realize I needed.
Also, can we talk about the writing for a second? For someone who says they’re not a novelist or a big time author (yet), Kimberly Gillespie writes with the kind of clarity and emotional intelligence that most seasoned writers struggle to find. Her pacing is natural. Her stories flow effortlessly. Her words stay with you long after you close the book. I highlighted several passages, and I don’t think I’ve ever highlighted anything in a book before that alone says something.
And now I’m left asking the obvious question: Why hasn’t Kimberly Gillespie written more books? I feel like I just got a glimpse into a deep, beautiful, layered story and now I’m hungry for more. Her voice is needed, especially in a time where so many people are silently struggling. We don’t need more polished, picture perfect self help gurus we need real, brave, compassionate voices like hers that remind us we’re not alone and that our pain can actually become the most meaningful part of our story.
If you’re going through something hard grief, loss, confusion, burnout, or even just that quiet feeling of being lost please read this book. Even if, like me, you don’t read books. Read it with a highlighter. Read it when you’re alone and need someone to just “get it.” Read it if you’ve ever questioned whether the pain you’ve experienced has any purpose.
Kimberly, if by some chance you read this: thank you. Thank you for sharing your truth. Thank you for writing with vulnerability, courage, and wisdom. And most of all, thank you for reminding people like me who thought they didn’t need to read books that sometimes, the right book finds you, just when you need it most.
Please write more. I’ll be first in line.
Kimberly Gillespie’s story isn’t just a book it feels like a personal conversation with someone who gets it. She doesn’t write from a pedestal. She writes from the dirt, from the trenches, from the emotional chaos and quiet heartbreak that so many of us try to navigate alone. Her story begins with a beautiful metaphor a note found in her late mother’s belongings comparing pain to the process of a pearl forming from an irritant inside an oyster. That imagery stuck with me right from the start. It’s so simple, yet so profound. And it’s not just a metaphor that gets repeated she lives it through every chapter of this book.
What sets this book apart is the honesty. Kimberly doesn’t sugarcoat anything. She talks about loss, family challenges, personal insecurities, emotional wounds all with an openness that made me pause more than once just to let her words sink in. But what makes it truly powerful is that she doesn’t stay in the pain. She finds meaning in it. And not in some fluffy, overly optimistic way but in a grounded, raw, very human way. She takes her mother’s quiet strength and turns it into a light for others who are hurting.
One of the biggest surprises for me was how much I related to her even though our stories are very different. That’s the beauty of her writing. It’s universal. She doesn’t try to speak over anyone’s head. Her words are gentle, yet they hit hard. I saw pieces of my own story in hers. I felt validated in a way I didn’t even realize I needed.
Also, can we talk about the writing for a second? For someone who says they’re not a novelist or a big time author (yet), Kimberly Gillespie writes with the kind of clarity and emotional intelligence that most seasoned writers struggle to find. Her pacing is natural. Her stories flow effortlessly. Her words stay with you long after you close the book. I highlighted several passages, and I don’t think I’ve ever highlighted anything in a book before that alone says something.
And now I’m left asking the obvious question: Why hasn’t Kimberly Gillespie written more books? I feel like I just got a glimpse into a deep, beautiful, layered story and now I’m hungry for more. Her voice is needed, especially in a time where so many people are silently struggling. We don’t need more polished, picture perfect self help gurus we need real, brave, compassionate voices like hers that remind us we’re not alone and that our pain can actually become the most meaningful part of our story.
If you’re going through something hard grief, loss, confusion, burnout, or even just that quiet feeling of being lost please read this book. Even if, like me, you don’t read books. Read it with a highlighter. Read it when you’re alone and need someone to just “get it.” Read it if you’ve ever questioned whether the pain you’ve experienced has any purpose.
Kimberly, if by some chance you read this: thank you. Thank you for sharing your truth. Thank you for writing with vulnerability, courage, and wisdom. And most of all, thank you for reminding people like me who thought they didn’t need to read books that sometimes, the right book finds you, just when you need it most.
Please write more. I’ll be first in line.
September 16, 2025
I wasn’t sure I was ready to read a book like this. I lost my father only a few months ago, and the grief has been so heavy that even the idea of “finding purpose” in pain felt almost offensive to me. But something about the title Find the Pearl in Your Pain kept drawing me back, as though it was daring me to see if there could be light on the other side of this darkness. I am so glad I picked it up.
Kimberly Gillespie doesn’t minimize pain, and she doesn’t rush healing. She walks through her own story with such honesty that I felt safe enough to walk through mine alongside her. There were moments when I had to close the book because her words mirrored the very feelings I was trying to run from the loneliness, the anger, the sense of being cheated by life. Yet every time I picked it back up, I found comfort in her vulnerability. It was as if she was giving me permission to feel all of those things without shame.
Her reflections on her mother hit me the hardest. I thought of my own father, of the lessons he left behind in small ways through his love, his resilience, and even the silence he carried in his struggles. Kimberly helped me realize that grief doesn’t erase a loved one’s impact; it amplifies it. Their wisdom and their example continue to shape us, even in their absence.
The pearl metaphor is now something I carry with me daily. It hasn’t made my grief disappear, but it has given me a frame for it. Instead of seeing my pain as meaningless, I’ve started to wonder: what kind of strength, what kind of compassion, what kind of new life might grow out of this unbearable loss? For the first time since my father’s passing, I felt a flicker of hope.
This book doesn’t just tell you that healing is possible it walks with you through the ache, through the tears, and then gently points toward a horizon you can’t quite see yet. It was exactly what I needed, exactly when I needed it. I’ll be keeping this one close for years to come.
Kimberly Gillespie doesn’t minimize pain, and she doesn’t rush healing. She walks through her own story with such honesty that I felt safe enough to walk through mine alongside her. There were moments when I had to close the book because her words mirrored the very feelings I was trying to run from the loneliness, the anger, the sense of being cheated by life. Yet every time I picked it back up, I found comfort in her vulnerability. It was as if she was giving me permission to feel all of those things without shame.
Her reflections on her mother hit me the hardest. I thought of my own father, of the lessons he left behind in small ways through his love, his resilience, and even the silence he carried in his struggles. Kimberly helped me realize that grief doesn’t erase a loved one’s impact; it amplifies it. Their wisdom and their example continue to shape us, even in their absence.
The pearl metaphor is now something I carry with me daily. It hasn’t made my grief disappear, but it has given me a frame for it. Instead of seeing my pain as meaningless, I’ve started to wonder: what kind of strength, what kind of compassion, what kind of new life might grow out of this unbearable loss? For the first time since my father’s passing, I felt a flicker of hope.
This book doesn’t just tell you that healing is possible it walks with you through the ache, through the tears, and then gently points toward a horizon you can’t quite see yet. It was exactly what I needed, exactly when I needed it. I’ll be keeping this one close for years to come.
September 16, 2025
I rarely write reviews, but I felt compelled after finishing this book because it struck such a deep chord in me. As someone who has survived abuse and loss, I often feel misunderstood when people tell me to “just move on” or “look on the bright side.” It feels dismissive, almost as though my pain isn’t valid. That’s why Kimberly’s book was such a gift. She doesn’t minimize suffering she acknowledges it, honors it, and then gently shows how it can become a catalyst for growth.
Reading her story felt like someone finally understood the depth of my own pain. The passages about her personal struggles mirrored my own in ways I didn’t expect. There were moments when I had to stop reading, just to breathe and let her words sink in, because they felt like she was speaking directly to my heart. The imagery of the pearl struck me especially hard. For so long, I have looked at my scars as marks of brokenness. But Kimberly helped me see that those scars are actually signs of my resilience, reminders that I survived, that I endured, and that in some ways, I’ve grown more beautiful because of it.
By the end of the book, I felt lighter, as though some invisible burden had been lifted. Not because my pain was erased, but because I finally understood that it has meaning that it is shaping me into the person I am becoming. I cried, I reflected, and most importantly, I walked away with hope. This isn’t just a book you read once and put on the shelf it’s a companion for anyone who has walked through fire and is still trying to find their way to healing.
Reading her story felt like someone finally understood the depth of my own pain. The passages about her personal struggles mirrored my own in ways I didn’t expect. There were moments when I had to stop reading, just to breathe and let her words sink in, because they felt like she was speaking directly to my heart. The imagery of the pearl struck me especially hard. For so long, I have looked at my scars as marks of brokenness. But Kimberly helped me see that those scars are actually signs of my resilience, reminders that I survived, that I endured, and that in some ways, I’ve grown more beautiful because of it.
By the end of the book, I felt lighter, as though some invisible burden had been lifted. Not because my pain was erased, but because I finally understood that it has meaning that it is shaping me into the person I am becoming. I cried, I reflected, and most importantly, I walked away with hope. This isn’t just a book you read once and put on the shelf it’s a companion for anyone who has walked through fire and is still trying to find their way to healing.
November 3, 2025
Kimberly Gillespie’s Find the Pearl in Your Pain is a triumph of memoir writing intimate without being indulgent, universal without losing its personal edge. From a literary standpoint, Gillespie’s prose is both lyrical and grounded, effortlessly bridging the gap between storytelling and reflection. Her use of the pearl metaphor provides a structural and emotional through-line that gives the book both cohesion and depth.
What distinguishes this work from other inspirational memoirs is its restraint. Gillespie doesn’t overstate her message; she allows her anecdotes the quiet grief of a daughter, the tension of difficult relationships, the subtle moments of revelation to speak for themselves. The pacing is deliberate and contemplative, allowing readers to absorb her lessons rather than be preached to.
There’s a quiet sophistication to her writing. Each chapter reads like a journal entry distilled into its purest form rich with sensory detail and introspective nuance. The narrative shifts between past and present are handled with elegance, creating a layered exploration of memory and meaning. Gillespie’s story is deeply personal, but its literary craft elevates it beyond autobiography into the realm of artful storytelling.
For readers who appreciate memoirs that balance emotional honesty with literary refinement, Find the Pearl in Your Pain deserves a place alongside works like Cheryl Strayed’s Wild and Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking. It is not only healing to read but also beautifully constructed.
What distinguishes this work from other inspirational memoirs is its restraint. Gillespie doesn’t overstate her message; she allows her anecdotes the quiet grief of a daughter, the tension of difficult relationships, the subtle moments of revelation to speak for themselves. The pacing is deliberate and contemplative, allowing readers to absorb her lessons rather than be preached to.
There’s a quiet sophistication to her writing. Each chapter reads like a journal entry distilled into its purest form rich with sensory detail and introspective nuance. The narrative shifts between past and present are handled with elegance, creating a layered exploration of memory and meaning. Gillespie’s story is deeply personal, but its literary craft elevates it beyond autobiography into the realm of artful storytelling.
For readers who appreciate memoirs that balance emotional honesty with literary refinement, Find the Pearl in Your Pain deserves a place alongside works like Cheryl Strayed’s Wild and Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking. It is not only healing to read but also beautifully constructed.
September 16, 2025
Working as a caregiver for people going through long term illness, I am constantly surrounded by stories of suffering and resilience. I picked up Find the Pearl in Your Pain hoping for inspiration, but what I found was so much more. Kimberly Gillespie doesn’t write as someone on the outside looking in she writes as someone who has been through the depths of human struggle and found a way to emerge with wisdom and hope.
What touched me most was her mother’s legacy. The image of her mother quietly enduring, quietly loving, and leaving behind lessons of resilience reminded me so much of the patients I serve. Some of them may not have the strength to put their experiences into words, but Kimberly gave them a voice through her own story. It reminded me that strength doesn’t always look loud and triumphant sometimes it looks quiet, steady, and faithful.
Her writing also gave me tools I can use in my work. I plan to share parts of this book with families I support, because it doesn’t just speak to the person in pain it speaks to the people walking alongside them. Kimberly shows that even in moments of despair, there is meaning, there is purpose, and there is beauty waiting to be discovered. As I turned the last page, I felt more equipped, more compassionate, and more hopeful for the people I serve. This book is more than a memoir it’s a guide for anyone who works with suffering souls.
What touched me most was her mother’s legacy. The image of her mother quietly enduring, quietly loving, and leaving behind lessons of resilience reminded me so much of the patients I serve. Some of them may not have the strength to put their experiences into words, but Kimberly gave them a voice through her own story. It reminded me that strength doesn’t always look loud and triumphant sometimes it looks quiet, steady, and faithful.
Her writing also gave me tools I can use in my work. I plan to share parts of this book with families I support, because it doesn’t just speak to the person in pain it speaks to the people walking alongside them. Kimberly shows that even in moments of despair, there is meaning, there is purpose, and there is beauty waiting to be discovered. As I turned the last page, I felt more equipped, more compassionate, and more hopeful for the people I serve. This book is more than a memoir it’s a guide for anyone who works with suffering souls.
September 24, 2025
Kimberly Gillespie’s Find the Pearl in Your Pain is nothing short of a revelation. I picked up this book during one of the hardest periods of my life after losing my father unexpectedly and I can honestly say it felt like Kimberly was holding my hand through every page. Her story of discovering the note from her mother and realizing that pain can be transformed into something beautiful resonated with me in ways I didn’t anticipate.
I’ve battled depression and the lingering bitterness of relationships gone wrong, and there were nights when I couldn’t see a way forward. Reading Kimberly’s personal journey, her struggles with grief, heartbreak, and the challenges her family faced, reminded me that I wasn’t alone and that even in my darkest hours, growth is possible. Her writing doesn’t just tell a story; it reaches into your soul and whispers hope when all you feel is despair.
What touched me most was her honesty about pain the raw, messy, bitter moments that most people shy away from. Kimberly doesn’t sugarcoat her experiences, yet she shows that through resilience, reflection, and love, we can find meaning. This book is a gift to anyone who has suffered and felt broken; it’s proof that pain can indeed create a pearl.
Highly recommend to anyone looking for encouragement, perspective, and a gentle push toward healing. Kimberly’s words will stay with me forever, and I know they will inspire countless others as well.
I’ve battled depression and the lingering bitterness of relationships gone wrong, and there were nights when I couldn’t see a way forward. Reading Kimberly’s personal journey, her struggles with grief, heartbreak, and the challenges her family faced, reminded me that I wasn’t alone and that even in my darkest hours, growth is possible. Her writing doesn’t just tell a story; it reaches into your soul and whispers hope when all you feel is despair.
What touched me most was her honesty about pain the raw, messy, bitter moments that most people shy away from. Kimberly doesn’t sugarcoat her experiences, yet she shows that through resilience, reflection, and love, we can find meaning. This book is a gift to anyone who has suffered and felt broken; it’s proof that pain can indeed create a pearl.
Highly recommend to anyone looking for encouragement, perspective, and a gentle push toward healing. Kimberly’s words will stay with me forever, and I know they will inspire countless others as well.
September 24, 2025
Find the Pearl in Your Pain is a deeply moving and emotional memoir that made me cry, reflect, and ultimately find a sense of hope I thought I had lost. Kimberly Gillespie has a gift for turning her own personal tragedies into a universal story of resilience. The way she shares the lessons from her mother, and the way she navigates pain from broken friendships to personal struggles felt so real and intimate that I often felt like I was confiding in a close friend.
I’ve endured my share of bitter experiences: a painful divorce, estrangement from family, and the slow realization that life sometimes doesn’t go as planned. Kimberly’s journey gave me the courage to face those memories without shame or fear. Her metaphor of the pearl how something beautiful can emerge from irritation and suffering was profoundly comforting.
Her writing is raw, honest, and incredibly relatable. She doesn’t shy away from the bitterness of life, yet she finds a way to turn it into hope and purpose. This book reminded me that my struggles are not a mark of failure but an opportunity to grow, to find meaning, and to inspire others.
I give it 4.5 stars (just joking) only because I wish it were longer I wanted to stay in Kimberly’s world longer, to soak up every bit of wisdom and courage she offers. Nevertheless, it’s a beautiful, encouraging read that will touch your heart and change the way you see your own pain.
I’ve endured my share of bitter experiences: a painful divorce, estrangement from family, and the slow realization that life sometimes doesn’t go as planned. Kimberly’s journey gave me the courage to face those memories without shame or fear. Her metaphor of the pearl how something beautiful can emerge from irritation and suffering was profoundly comforting.
Her writing is raw, honest, and incredibly relatable. She doesn’t shy away from the bitterness of life, yet she finds a way to turn it into hope and purpose. This book reminded me that my struggles are not a mark of failure but an opportunity to grow, to find meaning, and to inspire others.
I give it 4.5 stars (just joking) only because I wish it were longer I wanted to stay in Kimberly’s world longer, to soak up every bit of wisdom and courage she offers. Nevertheless, it’s a beautiful, encouraging read that will touch your heart and change the way you see your own pain.
November 28, 2025
There are books that inform, books that entertain, and then once in a great while a book that reaches directly into the soul and lingers long after the final page. “Find the Pearl in Your Pain” is one of those rare treasures.
Kimberly Gillespie has taken her personal experiences and woven them into a narrative that reads like a quiet, steady heartbeat. Her mother’s note isn’t just a memory; it becomes a guiding star throughout the book. The pearl metaphor is simple on the surface, yet profound in the way Kimberly layers it through each chapter, turning her pain into purpose with thoughtfulness and emotional clarity.
What sets this book apart is the sincerity of its voice. It does not shout for attention it speaks softly but with unmistakable strength. Kimberly’s reflections are honest without being overwhelming, vulnerable without losing their dignity, and emotional without losing their focus.
There were sentences that felt like gentle truths placed carefully in my hands. There were moments where her bravery made my chest tighten with admiration. And there were passages that reminded me that transformation is not always loud or dramatic sometimes it is slow, quiet, and deeply sacred.
Kimberly, your story is a testament to resilience, love, and the extraordinary beauty that can rise from ordinary pain. You have written something that will continue touching hearts for years to come.
Kimberly Gillespie has taken her personal experiences and woven them into a narrative that reads like a quiet, steady heartbeat. Her mother’s note isn’t just a memory; it becomes a guiding star throughout the book. The pearl metaphor is simple on the surface, yet profound in the way Kimberly layers it through each chapter, turning her pain into purpose with thoughtfulness and emotional clarity.
What sets this book apart is the sincerity of its voice. It does not shout for attention it speaks softly but with unmistakable strength. Kimberly’s reflections are honest without being overwhelming, vulnerable without losing their dignity, and emotional without losing their focus.
There were sentences that felt like gentle truths placed carefully in my hands. There were moments where her bravery made my chest tighten with admiration. And there were passages that reminded me that transformation is not always loud or dramatic sometimes it is slow, quiet, and deeply sacred.
Kimberly, your story is a testament to resilience, love, and the extraordinary beauty that can rise from ordinary pain. You have written something that will continue touching hearts for years to come.
September 16, 2025
Our book club has read dozens of memoirs and inspirational works, but I can honestly say Find the Pearl in Your Pain sparked some of the most powerful discussions we’ve ever had. Each of us connected to Kimberly’s story in a different way some through the lens of grief, others through difficult relationships, and a few through struggles with identity and self-worth. It was fascinating how her words seemed to speak uniquely to each of us.
One of the most moving conversations we had was about the legacy of her mother. We talked for nearly an hour about the quiet power of women who endure hardships with grace, and how their lessons often shape us long after they’re gone. Many of us shared stories of our own mothers and grandmothers, and the meeting became an unexpectedly emotional experience of collective healing.
The pearl metaphor became a recurring theme for us as well. We began to ask ourselves: what pearls are being formed in our own lives right now, even through the struggles we face? That single idea reshaped how many of us saw our current hardships. A book that can change not just how you think, but how you see your life that’s something rare and precious. We all agreed this is a book we’ll be recommending to others, and some even bought extra copies to gift to friends and family.
One of the most moving conversations we had was about the legacy of her mother. We talked for nearly an hour about the quiet power of women who endure hardships with grace, and how their lessons often shape us long after they’re gone. Many of us shared stories of our own mothers and grandmothers, and the meeting became an unexpectedly emotional experience of collective healing.
The pearl metaphor became a recurring theme for us as well. We began to ask ourselves: what pearls are being formed in our own lives right now, even through the struggles we face? That single idea reshaped how many of us saw our current hardships. A book that can change not just how you think, but how you see your life that’s something rare and precious. We all agreed this is a book we’ll be recommending to others, and some even bought extra copies to gift to friends and family.
October 14, 2025
Reading Find the Pearl in Your Pain felt like sitting across from Kimberly Gillespie over a cup of tea, listening to her gently unwrap her heart piece by piece. Her story begins with something so small a note from her late mother and yet that moment blooms into something profoundly beautiful. The metaphor of the pearl becomes not just a symbol, but a guiding truth for anyone who’s ever wondered whether their suffering could serve a higher purpose.
What moved me most was how authentically Kimberly honors her mother’s quiet strength. She doesn’t romanticize pain; she respects it. Through memories both tender and difficult, she helps readers see how resilience is born not in grand gestures, but in the small choices we make to rise again, to love again, to believe again.
I found myself underlining sentences that spoke directly to my own experiences with loss and renewal. Her storytelling is gentle yet unflinching, infused with grace and faith without preaching. It reminds us that healing isn’t about forgetting but transforming what once hurt into wisdom we can share.
By the time I turned the last page, I felt lighter, as though I had just witnessed pain alchemized into something sacred. Find the Pearl in Your Pain isn’t just a memoir it’s a mirror, reflecting how love and loss can coexist, and how purpose often hides in the very places we least want to look.
What moved me most was how authentically Kimberly honors her mother’s quiet strength. She doesn’t romanticize pain; she respects it. Through memories both tender and difficult, she helps readers see how resilience is born not in grand gestures, but in the small choices we make to rise again, to love again, to believe again.
I found myself underlining sentences that spoke directly to my own experiences with loss and renewal. Her storytelling is gentle yet unflinching, infused with grace and faith without preaching. It reminds us that healing isn’t about forgetting but transforming what once hurt into wisdom we can share.
By the time I turned the last page, I felt lighter, as though I had just witnessed pain alchemized into something sacred. Find the Pearl in Your Pain isn’t just a memoir it’s a mirror, reflecting how love and loss can coexist, and how purpose often hides in the very places we least want to look.
October 14, 2025
As a counselor, I read many books about trauma, healing, and resilience, but few capture the emotional truth of recovery as beautifully as Find the Pearl in Your Pain. Kimberly Gillespie offers an unguarded exploration of suffering and self-discovery that manages to be both deeply personal and universally relevant.
Her reflections on family, faith, and personal growth are written with striking vulnerability. She allows her scars to speak not as wounds that define her, but as stories that teach. The symbolism of the pearl, born from irritation and persistence, couldn’t be more apt. She uses it to show that pain is not wasted when it’s met with reflection, courage, and love.
What stands out most is Kimberly’s compassion for herself, her loved ones, and even those who caused her pain. It’s rare to read such an honest account that doesn’t descend into bitterness or blame. Instead, she models emotional maturity, showing that healing is less about “getting over it” and more about finding meaning within it.
I’ve already recommended this book to several clients. It’s not a clinical guide it’s better. It’s a story that reminds readers of their own power to transform suffering into purpose. Kimberly’s journey is a testament to how resilience, once found, can illuminate the path for others.
Her reflections on family, faith, and personal growth are written with striking vulnerability. She allows her scars to speak not as wounds that define her, but as stories that teach. The symbolism of the pearl, born from irritation and persistence, couldn’t be more apt. She uses it to show that pain is not wasted when it’s met with reflection, courage, and love.
What stands out most is Kimberly’s compassion for herself, her loved ones, and even those who caused her pain. It’s rare to read such an honest account that doesn’t descend into bitterness or blame. Instead, she models emotional maturity, showing that healing is less about “getting over it” and more about finding meaning within it.
I’ve already recommended this book to several clients. It’s not a clinical guide it’s better. It’s a story that reminds readers of their own power to transform suffering into purpose. Kimberly’s journey is a testament to how resilience, once found, can illuminate the path for others.
November 3, 2025
When I first picked up Find the Pearl in Your Pain, I didn’t know what to expect. I just knew I was tired tired of pretending everything was fine when it wasn’t. By the time I reached the second chapter, it felt like Kimberly Gillespie was talking directly to me. She writes the way a trusted friend might speak with warmth, candor, and just the right touch of humor to remind you that life, even in its hardest moments, still has light.
What I loved most was how real she is. Kimberly doesn’t pretend to have all the answers. She admits when she was angry, when she felt lost, when she doubted herself. And yet, through it all, she finds moments of beauty the “pearls” that make her story feel so familiar, so human. Her mother’s wisdom becomes a quiet presence throughout the book, reminding readers that love and guidance don’t end when someone passes on; they live on through the lessons we carry forward.
I finished the last page with tears in my eyes and hope in my heart. This book doesn’t promise that pain will disappear it promises that it can matter. It can change you in ways that make you softer, wiser, and somehow stronger than you ever imagined. I’ve already bought two more copies to share with friends who are going through tough times. It’s the kind of book that finds you right when you need it most.
What I loved most was how real she is. Kimberly doesn’t pretend to have all the answers. She admits when she was angry, when she felt lost, when she doubted herself. And yet, through it all, she finds moments of beauty the “pearls” that make her story feel so familiar, so human. Her mother’s wisdom becomes a quiet presence throughout the book, reminding readers that love and guidance don’t end when someone passes on; they live on through the lessons we carry forward.
I finished the last page with tears in my eyes and hope in my heart. This book doesn’t promise that pain will disappear it promises that it can matter. It can change you in ways that make you softer, wiser, and somehow stronger than you ever imagined. I’ve already bought two more copies to share with friends who are going through tough times. It’s the kind of book that finds you right when you need it most.
November 3, 2025
As a counselor who has spent years helping people process trauma and find meaning in their pain, I found Find the Pearl in Your Pain to be a remarkable psychological exploration of resilience. Kimberly Gillespie offers what therapists often strive to teach in sessions that pain, when acknowledged and integrated, can become a catalyst for personal transformation rather than a source of permanent damage.
What impressed me most was how naturally Gillespie articulates concepts that align with psychological frameworks such as post-traumatic growth, emotional regulation, and narrative reframing. Without jargon or academic distance, she models how storytelling itself can be a tool for healing. When she revisits her mother’s death and the metaphor of the pearl, she’s engaging in an act of re-authoring her own trauma turning passive suffering into active meaning-making.
The book could easily be used in therapeutic settings or support groups, especially for individuals navigating grief, family challenges, or the aftermath of life changing events. Gillespie doesn’t minimize pain; she validates it, then shows the reader how to hold it differently. In a culture obsessed with quick fixes and positivity, this book stands out for its honesty and depth. It teaches that true healing is not about erasing the wound, but learning how to let it refine you.
What impressed me most was how naturally Gillespie articulates concepts that align with psychological frameworks such as post-traumatic growth, emotional regulation, and narrative reframing. Without jargon or academic distance, she models how storytelling itself can be a tool for healing. When she revisits her mother’s death and the metaphor of the pearl, she’s engaging in an act of re-authoring her own trauma turning passive suffering into active meaning-making.
The book could easily be used in therapeutic settings or support groups, especially for individuals navigating grief, family challenges, or the aftermath of life changing events. Gillespie doesn’t minimize pain; she validates it, then shows the reader how to hold it differently. In a culture obsessed with quick fixes and positivity, this book stands out for its honesty and depth. It teaches that true healing is not about erasing the wound, but learning how to let it refine you.
September 16, 2025
At just 22, I feel like I’ve already lived a lifetime of challenges mental health battles, broken relationships, and the uncertainty of figuring out who I am in this world. I wasn’t sure if Kimberly’s book would resonate with someone my age, but from the very first chapter, I felt like she was speaking directly to me.
What I appreciated most was her honesty. She doesn’t write like someone who has it all figured out she writes like someone who has struggled, fallen, and gotten back up again. That kind of authenticity is rare, and it made me feel less alone in my own journey. Her mother’s quiet strength reminded me of my grandmother, who always encouraged me to keep going even when life felt impossible.
The metaphor of the pearl has now become something I carry with me daily. I’ve even written it down in my journal and taped it to my wall: pain doesn’t have to destroy me it can shape me. That simple idea has given me hope in ways therapy and self help books haven’t always been able to. Kimberly’s story doesn’t just tell you that you’re strong it shows you through her lived example. And as a young adult trying to make sense of my place in this world, that’s exactly what I needed.
What I appreciated most was her honesty. She doesn’t write like someone who has it all figured out she writes like someone who has struggled, fallen, and gotten back up again. That kind of authenticity is rare, and it made me feel less alone in my own journey. Her mother’s quiet strength reminded me of my grandmother, who always encouraged me to keep going even when life felt impossible.
The metaphor of the pearl has now become something I carry with me daily. I’ve even written it down in my journal and taped it to my wall: pain doesn’t have to destroy me it can shape me. That simple idea has given me hope in ways therapy and self help books haven’t always been able to. Kimberly’s story doesn’t just tell you that you’re strong it shows you through her lived example. And as a young adult trying to make sense of my place in this world, that’s exactly what I needed.
September 30, 2025
Reading Kimberly Gillespie’s Find the Pearl in Your Pain felt like a spiritual journey. The way she frames pain not as punishment, but as a process of transformation, resonated with me on a deeply spiritual level. The pearl metaphor instantly reminded me of how God often works through trials using what seems unbearable to create beauty, strength, and purpose in our lives.
Her reflections on her mother’s faith filled resilience reminded me of Proverbs 31 strength clothed in gentleness, wisdom wrapped in quiet endurance. Kimberly’s storytelling is authentic and filled with hope, making it easy to see God’s hand in her story even when she doesn’t explicitly preach. Instead of offering platitudes, she shows how faith and perseverance brought her through storms, encouraging the reader to trust that their pain, too, has meaning.
What makes this book so impactful is how practical the message is. It’s not just about enduring pain but about letting it refine us, transform us, and guide us toward our greater calling. For anyone going through loss, heartbreak, or uncertainty, this book is more than encouragement it’s a reminder that beauty can indeed rise from ashes, that pearls are waiting within our pain.
Her reflections on her mother’s faith filled resilience reminded me of Proverbs 31 strength clothed in gentleness, wisdom wrapped in quiet endurance. Kimberly’s storytelling is authentic and filled with hope, making it easy to see God’s hand in her story even when she doesn’t explicitly preach. Instead of offering platitudes, she shows how faith and perseverance brought her through storms, encouraging the reader to trust that their pain, too, has meaning.
What makes this book so impactful is how practical the message is. It’s not just about enduring pain but about letting it refine us, transform us, and guide us toward our greater calling. For anyone going through loss, heartbreak, or uncertainty, this book is more than encouragement it’s a reminder that beauty can indeed rise from ashes, that pearls are waiting within our pain.
October 14, 2025
I picked up Kimberly Gillespie’s Find the Pearl in Your Pain at a time when I felt adrift between jobs, between relationships, between who I was and who I wanted to become. Her story reached into that fog and helped me see that uncertainty isn’t the absence of meaning, but the raw material from which we shape it.
Kimberly’s writing feels like a steady hand on your shoulder. She doesn’t offer quick fixes or hollow optimism; instead, she walks with you through the mess of grief, disappointment, and fear. The moment she finds that note from her mother becomes a symbolic invitation for all of us to look for the small messages life leaves behind when we’re paying attention.
Each chapter felt like a slow exhale real, grounded, and deeply human. I especially loved how she ties her personal growth to her mother’s legacy, showing that healing can ripple through generations. Her insights into faith, forgiveness, and fortitude come from lived experience, not theory, and that makes them powerful.
This book helped me redefine what “moving on” means. It’s not about erasing the past; it’s about carrying it differently, with grace instead of grief. Kimberly’s story helped me believe that I can find my own pearl too formed from the grit of everything I’ve survived.
Kimberly’s writing feels like a steady hand on your shoulder. She doesn’t offer quick fixes or hollow optimism; instead, she walks with you through the mess of grief, disappointment, and fear. The moment she finds that note from her mother becomes a symbolic invitation for all of us to look for the small messages life leaves behind when we’re paying attention.
Each chapter felt like a slow exhale real, grounded, and deeply human. I especially loved how she ties her personal growth to her mother’s legacy, showing that healing can ripple through generations. Her insights into faith, forgiveness, and fortitude come from lived experience, not theory, and that makes them powerful.
This book helped me redefine what “moving on” means. It’s not about erasing the past; it’s about carrying it differently, with grace instead of grief. Kimberly’s story helped me believe that I can find my own pearl too formed from the grit of everything I’ve survived.
November 12, 2025
Reading Find the Pearl in Your Pain was an emotional experience unlike any other. Kimberly Gillespie’s memoir is a tender exploration of suffering, resilience, and the universal quest to find meaning in life’s hardships. What makes this book extraordinary is Kimberly’s ability to speak so candidly about her struggles that you can’t help but feel deeply connected to her story. There were moments when I laughed, moments when I cried, and moments when I simply sat in silence, reflecting on the ways my own experiences mirrored hers.
This book reminded me that pain is not something to be hidden or ignored, but something to be honored, understood, and transformed. Kimberly’s honesty about her journey, through family challenges, personal loss, and moments of self, doubt, was inspiring. She demonstrates that even when life feels overwhelming, there is always the potential to find beauty, purpose, and even joy in the process of healing. Reading this memoir felt like having a long conversation with a wise friend who not only understands your struggles but also illuminates a path forward with grace, compassion, and insight. I closed the book feeling profoundly moved, empowered, and forever grateful for the reminder that our hardships can, indeed, shape something extraordinary within us.
This book reminded me that pain is not something to be hidden or ignored, but something to be honored, understood, and transformed. Kimberly’s honesty about her journey, through family challenges, personal loss, and moments of self, doubt, was inspiring. She demonstrates that even when life feels overwhelming, there is always the potential to find beauty, purpose, and even joy in the process of healing. Reading this memoir felt like having a long conversation with a wise friend who not only understands your struggles but also illuminates a path forward with grace, compassion, and insight. I closed the book feeling profoundly moved, empowered, and forever grateful for the reminder that our hardships can, indeed, shape something extraordinary within us.
November 28, 2025
vFind the Pearl in Your Pain” is not just a book it is a hand gently reaching into the quiet corners of your heart and whispering, “You are not alone.” Kimberly Gillespie has created something rare, something that feels less like reading and more like healing.
From the very first page, the story of the note left by her mother feels like a blessing passed down from one generation to the next. That tiny piece of paper, with its simple message about pearls forming from irritation, becomes the emotional backbone of a journey filled with courage, sorrow, strength, and grace. Kimberly writes with such tenderness that you can feel every heartbeat behind her words.
What moved me the most was how she transformed every wound into wisdom. She never hides her vulnerability instead, she embraces it, allowing her pain to become a lantern for anyone walking through their own darkness. There were moments I had to pause just to breathe because her honesty touched places I didn’t even know needed comfort.
This book doesn’t merely inspire.
It connects.
It comforts.
It transforms.
Kimberly, if you ever read this please know that your story is more than a memoir. It is a gift. And it will be a pearl in the lives of countless readers.
From the very first page, the story of the note left by her mother feels like a blessing passed down from one generation to the next. That tiny piece of paper, with its simple message about pearls forming from irritation, becomes the emotional backbone of a journey filled with courage, sorrow, strength, and grace. Kimberly writes with such tenderness that you can feel every heartbeat behind her words.
What moved me the most was how she transformed every wound into wisdom. She never hides her vulnerability instead, she embraces it, allowing her pain to become a lantern for anyone walking through their own darkness. There were moments I had to pause just to breathe because her honesty touched places I didn’t even know needed comfort.
This book doesn’t merely inspire.
It connects.
It comforts.
It transforms.
Kimberly, if you ever read this please know that your story is more than a memoir. It is a gift. And it will be a pearl in the lives of countless readers.
November 28, 2025
Finishing “Find the Pearl in Your Pain” felt like holding a warm cup of tea in my hands calming, steadying, and full of something that quietly seeps into your spirit. Kimberly Gillespie writes with a softness that makes you feel safe, even while she shares some of the hardest parts of her life.
There is something incredibly beautiful about how she takes her mother’s message that hardships can create something precious and turns it into the heart of her entire story. It made me realize that sometimes the things that shake us the most can also shape us the most.
Her reflections on family, relationships, and personal growth show a level of courage that is both inspiring and humbling. She doesn’t pretend life is easy. She doesn’t hide from the truth. Instead, she gently explains how she learned to stand back up, again and again, even when it hurt.
This book touched me in a way I didn’t expect. It made me see that pain doesn’t mean we’re broken it means we’re on our way to becoming something stronger, wiser, and more compassionate. And the way Kimberly writes… it feels like she’s sitting right beside you, encouraging you to keep going.
Kimberly, your words will help so many people find hope they thought they had lost.
There is something incredibly beautiful about how she takes her mother’s message that hardships can create something precious and turns it into the heart of her entire story. It made me realize that sometimes the things that shake us the most can also shape us the most.
Her reflections on family, relationships, and personal growth show a level of courage that is both inspiring and humbling. She doesn’t pretend life is easy. She doesn’t hide from the truth. Instead, she gently explains how she learned to stand back up, again and again, even when it hurt.
This book touched me in a way I didn’t expect. It made me see that pain doesn’t mean we’re broken it means we’re on our way to becoming something stronger, wiser, and more compassionate. And the way Kimberly writes… it feels like she’s sitting right beside you, encouraging you to keep going.
Kimberly, your words will help so many people find hope they thought they had lost.
September 11, 2025
I’ll admit something I’m the kind of person who avoids pain at all costs. Struggle scares me, and I’ve often convinced myself that I’m too fragile to face it. That’s why reading Kimberly Gillespie’s Find the Pearl in Your Pain was such an emotional experience for me.
Her story begins with her mother’s wise note about pearls being born from irritation, and from there, Kimberly unfolds her journey with such honesty and tenderness that I felt drawn in, even though part of me resisted. Her words carried warmth, not judgment, and that made all the difference.
I still don’t know if I’ll ever welcome pain the way Kimberly has learned to. But after finishing this book, I feel less afraid. I feel as though maybe the hard things I’ve tried to run from could, one day, reveal something beautiful in me too. Kimberly doesn’t push; she simply shares her truth with a gentle, open hand and that is what makes this book so special.
For those like me, who fear pain and uncertainty, this book is a safe place to wrestle with those feelings. Kimberly’s story doesn’t just shine light on the pearl it softens the shadows around the pain.
Her story begins with her mother’s wise note about pearls being born from irritation, and from there, Kimberly unfolds her journey with such honesty and tenderness that I felt drawn in, even though part of me resisted. Her words carried warmth, not judgment, and that made all the difference.
I still don’t know if I’ll ever welcome pain the way Kimberly has learned to. But after finishing this book, I feel less afraid. I feel as though maybe the hard things I’ve tried to run from could, one day, reveal something beautiful in me too. Kimberly doesn’t push; she simply shares her truth with a gentle, open hand and that is what makes this book so special.
For those like me, who fear pain and uncertainty, this book is a safe place to wrestle with those feelings. Kimberly’s story doesn’t just shine light on the pearl it softens the shadows around the pain.
September 30, 2025
As a lover of memoirs, I approached Find the Pearl in Your Pain with curiosity about Kimberly Gillespie’s life journey. What impressed me most was her ability to weave personal storytelling with universal themes. The structure of the narrative rooted in the discovery of her late mother’s note serves as both a catalyst and a recurring motif, creating a strong throughline that ties her experiences together.
The prose is heartfelt and accessible, though at times I wished for a bit more depth in exploring certain experiences. That said, the simplicity works in the book’s favor it feels like a conversation with a close friend rather than a distant author. Gillespie’s gift lies in how she transforms everyday struggles into moments of profound insight. She doesn’t just recount events; she reflects on them, inviting readers to do the same with their own lives.
I particularly appreciated the theme of inheritance not of material things, but of resilience, wisdom, and perspective passed down from her mother. The emotional weight of those lessons lingers long after the last page. While not a flawless literary memoir, it is deeply moving and offers readers both comfort and inspiration.
The prose is heartfelt and accessible, though at times I wished for a bit more depth in exploring certain experiences. That said, the simplicity works in the book’s favor it feels like a conversation with a close friend rather than a distant author. Gillespie’s gift lies in how she transforms everyday struggles into moments of profound insight. She doesn’t just recount events; she reflects on them, inviting readers to do the same with their own lives.
I particularly appreciated the theme of inheritance not of material things, but of resilience, wisdom, and perspective passed down from her mother. The emotional weight of those lessons lingers long after the last page. While not a flawless literary memoir, it is deeply moving and offers readers both comfort and inspiration.
September 11, 2025
This book touched my heart in ways I didn’t expect. As someone who has walked through heartbreak, loss, and seasons of darkness, reading Find the Pearl in Your Pain felt like meeting a friend who truly understands. Kimberly’s story rooted in her mother’s beautiful reminder that pearls are formed from irritation and struggle, gave words to feelings I’ve carried for years.
Every chapter reminded me that even when life breaks you open, something precious can still form inside those cracks. Kimberly doesn’t sugarcoat her struggles. Instead, she gently shows how her mother’s quiet strength, and her own courage, helped her rise above what could have destroyed her. I found myself nodding, sometimes tearing up, and often pausing to whisper, yes, I’ve felt that too.
For me, this wasn’t just a book it was a mirror. It reminded me that my own pain, though unwanted, has shaped me into someone stronger, softer, and more compassionate. Kimberly’s words will stay with me as a gentle reassurance: that our scars don’t diminish us they shine like pearls.
Every chapter reminded me that even when life breaks you open, something precious can still form inside those cracks. Kimberly doesn’t sugarcoat her struggles. Instead, she gently shows how her mother’s quiet strength, and her own courage, helped her rise above what could have destroyed her. I found myself nodding, sometimes tearing up, and often pausing to whisper, yes, I’ve felt that too.
For me, this wasn’t just a book it was a mirror. It reminded me that my own pain, though unwanted, has shaped me into someone stronger, softer, and more compassionate. Kimberly’s words will stay with me as a gentle reassurance: that our scars don’t diminish us they shine like pearls.
September 19, 2025
From a purely literary standpoint, Find the Pearl in Your Pain is a compelling memoir that blends heartfelt storytelling with reflective insight. Kimberly Gillespie writes with clarity and emotional depth, and her voice feels both intimate and relatable. The structure moving between her mother’s influence, her own hardships, and the lessons gleaned creates a layered narrative that keeps readers invested.
I particularly appreciated the honesty in her storytelling. She doesn’t offer polished, “perfect” answers but instead shares the messy, real process of growing through pain. That authenticity is what makes the book work. At times, I wished for more expansion on certain experiences; she hints at profound struggles that could have benefitted from greater detail. Still, the balance between vulnerability and encouragement carries the book.
This memoir isn’t just for those facing tragedy; it’s for anyone interested in how ordinary lives can yield extraordinary wisdom. A thoughtful, uplifting read.
I particularly appreciated the honesty in her storytelling. She doesn’t offer polished, “perfect” answers but instead shares the messy, real process of growing through pain. That authenticity is what makes the book work. At times, I wished for more expansion on certain experiences; she hints at profound struggles that could have benefitted from greater detail. Still, the balance between vulnerability and encouragement carries the book.
This memoir isn’t just for those facing tragedy; it’s for anyone interested in how ordinary lives can yield extraordinary wisdom. A thoughtful, uplifting read.
November 12, 2025
From the first page of Find the Pearl in Your Pain, I was captivated not just by Kimberly Gillespie’s story, but by the profound honesty and courage she brings to every word. Her ability to transform personal hardship into a message of hope and purpose is nothing short of extraordinary. Kimberly’s journey through grief, family challenges, and self-discovery resonated deeply with me, reminding me that our most difficult moments can lead to our most meaningful growth.
Her writing is tender yet powerful, and I found myself pausing often to reflect on my own struggles in the light of her insights. The way she honors her mother’s quiet wisdom, turning it into guidance for life, is inspiring. Kimberly has an extraordinary gift for making readers feel seen, understood, and uplifted all at once. I can only hope she continues to share more of her work, her voice is one I long to hear again. I’m looking forward to immersing myself in her next book and, honestly, I feel like giving her the warmest bear hug just for the comfort and hope she shares through her words.
Her writing is tender yet powerful, and I found myself pausing often to reflect on my own struggles in the light of her insights. The way she honors her mother’s quiet wisdom, turning it into guidance for life, is inspiring. Kimberly has an extraordinary gift for making readers feel seen, understood, and uplifted all at once. I can only hope she continues to share more of her work, her voice is one I long to hear again. I’m looking forward to immersing myself in her next book and, honestly, I feel like giving her the warmest bear hug just for the comfort and hope she shares through her words.
September 19, 2025
As someone who has endured grief and loss, I found Kimberly Gillespie’s Find the Pearl in Your Pain nothing short of healing. This book came to me at exactly the right time in my life. Kimberly’s discovery of her mother’s note about pearls forming through irritation resonated so deeply with me it mirrored my own struggle to find meaning after tragedy. Her willingness to share not just the victories, but the valleys of her journey, gave me comfort and permission to accept my own pain without shame.
What I loved most is that this isn’t a story about pretending everything is fine. It’s about wrestling with hardship and choosing to see beauty where others may only see scars. I highlighted entire passages because they spoke directly to my heart. Reading this book felt like sitting with a wise friend who understands suffering yet refuses to let it define her. If you’re grieving, hurting, or just searching for hope, this book is a safe place to land.
What I loved most is that this isn’t a story about pretending everything is fine. It’s about wrestling with hardship and choosing to see beauty where others may only see scars. I highlighted entire passages because they spoke directly to my heart. Reading this book felt like sitting with a wise friend who understands suffering yet refuses to let it define her. If you’re grieving, hurting, or just searching for hope, this book is a safe place to land.
November 12, 2025
There are books that tell a story, and then there are books that touch your heart, your soul, and even your sense of purpose. Find the Pearl in Your Pain is the latter. Kimberly Gillespie’s reflections on her family, her mother’s quiet strength, and her personal challenges felt like a window into both her life and my own. I laughed, I cried, and I found myself thinking about the lessons my own family had passed down, often in silence.
Kimberly’s ability to honor her family’s legacy while showing the raw realities of life’s hardships is nothing short of remarkable. Her words are a testament to resilience, compassion, and the human capacity to turn pain into beauty. I am so grateful to have read this book and cannot wait to explore more of Kimberly’s work in the future. Her stories are the kind that make you want to sit with the author over tea, share your own experiences, and give her the biggest, warmest bear hug for the wisdom, comfort, and courage she brings to the page.
Kimberly’s ability to honor her family’s legacy while showing the raw realities of life’s hardships is nothing short of remarkable. Her words are a testament to resilience, compassion, and the human capacity to turn pain into beauty. I am so grateful to have read this book and cannot wait to explore more of Kimberly’s work in the future. Her stories are the kind that make you want to sit with the author over tea, share your own experiences, and give her the biggest, warmest bear hug for the wisdom, comfort, and courage she brings to the page.
September 7, 2025
Kim shows extreme strength and bravery in writing this book. Everything that she has been through she has done with grace and courage. Shedding light on the importance of standing up for yourself and supporting those around you suffering in silence. This book is a must read for anyone and everyone- showing you just because you have been through something hard and devastating, doesn’t mean you aren’t strong and beautiful. Lean on those around you for support during times of grief and hardship. I absolutely love how she says to give your pain a direction and purpose and do something positive with it. This book is a true testament to how much Kim loves her mother and how everyday she lives to honour her and to do better for women and children who were in her same situation. Thank you Kim for sharing your story.
September 5, 2025
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