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    The Void A Mother's Journey of Joy, Pain, and Desperate Hope
    The Void A Mother's Journey of Joy, Pain, and Desperate Hope
    The Void A Mother's Journey of Joy, Pain, and Desperate Hope
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    The Void A Mother's Journey of Joy, Pain, and Desperate Hope

    By CJ Mathes

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    The Void is a collection of poetry works based on a mother's reflections of her child's life. It delves into the joy experienced during her daughter's childhood, the impact of anxiety and anorexia during adolescence, and the desperate hope for reconnection and healing in adulthood. Written while on a thirteen-day backpacking trip along the Pacific Crest Trail, the creation of this book was a journey of healing. It is written in hopes of encouraging readers to move forward, to keep desperately hoping, and to keep their hearts always open for their child's return.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCJ Mathes
    Release dateJan 3, 2021
    ISBN9781005612436
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      The Void A Mother's Journey of Joy, Pain, and Desperate Hope - CJ Mathes

      The Void

      A Mother’s Journey of Joy, Pain, and Desperate Hope

      CJ Mathes

      The Void

      Published by CJ Mathes at Smashwords

      Copyright 2020 CJ Mathes

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      Thank you for downloading this eBook. This book remains the copyrighted property of the author and may not be redistributed to others for commercial purposes. If you enjoyed this book, please encourage your friends to download their own copy from their favorite authorized dealer. Thank you for your support.

      Dedicated to my daughter, M.J.

      Written while on a thirteen-day backpacking trip along the Pacific Crest Trail, the creation of this book was my journey of healing. I hope it will encourage you to move forward, to keep desperately hoping, and to keep your heart always open for your son or daughter’s return.

      With special thanks to my husband and best friend, and my adult children, who have been with me every step of this journey and who have given me great feedback for this book.

      Table of Contents:

      Chapter 1: Joy

      Tapestry

      Joy

      Potato People

      Unique

      The Stream

      Mischief

      Nature

      Friends

      Books

      Little Tijuana

      Chapter 2: Pain

      The Ladder

      Shopping

      Strength

      Thanksgiving

      Regret

      The Call

      The Day of Reckoning

      Pain

      The Stay

      The Search

      Feelings

      Food and Faith

      The Ripping

      Pot

      Prince Charming

      Gone

      Chapter 3: Desperate Hope

      The Never Conversation

      The Void

      Hope

      My Hope

      Love

      About the Author

      Joy

      Tapestry

      Based on Psalm 139

      Before the moon, the stars, the sun,

      Before light burst forth and the rivers did run,

      Before You spoke and

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