I’ve been keeping a secret, something close to my heart………

I’ve always believed in trusting the timing of things. Even the messy, painful, confusing bits. Especially those, actually.

And for a while now, I’ve been sitting with something quietly. Not because I didn’t want to share it, but because I needed to find the right moment, the right words, and the right amount of courage.

This is that moment.

So here goes…….

I’m writing a book!

Even just writing that sentence feels like a big, shaky exhale. Its one of the most personal things I’ve ever done, and I’m finally ready to let you in on it.

How It Started

It didn’t begin as some big plan. My mum planted the seed and always said to me, you should write a book about our life and I used to think, I can’t tell the difference between ‘their, there, and they’re’ what chance have I got of writing a book. So I shrugged it off.

But, there was no timeline, no fancy writing desk, no clear direction. Just me, my thoughts, and a calling I couldn’t ignore. So in September 2023 I sent a message to my best friend saying, I’m writing a book. I put it out there into the universe and then thought ‘oh shit’. I just said that out loud.

It started with voice notes on my phone when something hit me on the school run or whilst driving the car. Even out walking I’d voice note my ideas. Words typed out at 1am in bed with tears in my eyes, wondering if anyone else had ever felt the same.

And slowly, without realising it, those scattered pieces began to form something! Something whole. Something that had been waiting to be written for years.

Why This Book Matters

I won’t lie, this isn’t an easy book to write.

It’s not light and fluffy. It doesn’t tie everything up in a neat bow. It’s raw and it’s real.

It’s about grief, loss, abuse, heartbreak, resilience, motherhood, healing, and self-love.

It’s about the parts of my story I’ve never fully shared before and the parts I know so many people carry silently, thinking they’re the only ones.

But this book isn’t just about me.

It’s about all of us.

Anyone who’s ever felt broken and wondered how they’d ever find their way back.

Anyone who’s carried pain in their body, their heart, their breath.

Anyone who’s started over, or wanted to.

Anyone who’s learning that healing isn’t linear, but it is possible.

The Truth I’ve Never Said Out Loud

There are parts of my story I’ve avoided for years. Because they felt too heavy, too complicated, too much.

But the thing is, what we avoid often ends up running the show in the background.

So I decided to write. Not to be brave. Not to be impressive. But to be free. Free from my own trauma and by writing this book, I’ve done that! I’m doing that! And I’ll continue to heal for the rest of my life but now, it has a voice.

And maybe, just maybe, ill help someone else feel a little less alone.

This book is my offering.

To the girl I used to be. To the women I get to walk beside now.

To the parts of all of us that are still healing.

Why I’m Sharing This Now

I haven’t spoken about it until now because I needed time to sit with it.

To write from a place of truth, not pressure.

To honour what it’s taken to get to this point.

But I also know this: stories heal.

And sometimes, the most powerful healing happens when someone says, “Me too.”

So, this is me, sharing the start of something I hope will make its way into your hands, your heart, or maybe even the part of you that’s been quietly waiting to feel seen.

I’m not revealing the title just yet. Not quite ready for that and I’ve still got some work to do.

But I promise you, this is only the beginning.

If You’ve Made It This Far 🙏🏽

Thank you.

Thank you for being here, for reading this, and for being part of this moment.

Whether you’ve followed me for years or you’re brand new to this space, I’m so glad you’re here.

Over the next few months, I’ll be sharing more, behind the scenes, little snippets, how it’s all coming together, and why this means so much to me.

And if you’ve ever thought about writing your story, sharing your truth, or doing the thing that scares the life out of you, I hope this gives you a nudge. The world needs your voice.

With love,

Colleen x

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