Why did I write Among the Sunflowers: A Memoir of a Mother’s Love for her son and his poetry of Addiction, Relapse, and Recovery?

~to look closely at my own reactions to addiction

~to understand what I will never understand

~to transform the hard things and to remember the good that was there always

~to help others through my experience, strength, and hope and through an addict’s words

~to share my story, so others who have experienced addiction in their family will  know that they are not alone and neither am I

~to get it out—and hold a book in my hands

~to show my love for my son today and into the future

~to share compassion for addicts as they journey toward healing and life

Among the Sunflowers: A Memoir of a Mother's Love for her Son and his Poems of Addiction, Relapse and Recovery

 

After many years of writing, praying, processing, and rewriting, I have self-published a book! I am both proud and nervous at the same time. Today I present my new book, Among the Sunflowers: A Memoir of a Mother’s Love for her Son and his Poems of Addiction, Relapse, and Recovery. (Retail: $14.99)

This is a book about my family. The story is both painful and uplifting. The writing of this book has been a journey for our entire family. It is extremely personal, but I hope that in sharing, you will gain an understanding of the complex issues surrounding addiction, faith, and love.

Writing from the heart and exploring memories from my journals, I tell the story of my family’s experience with my son’s addiction and mental health. I share glimpses of the realities of life with an adolescent addict and our search for answers, hope, and healing. My son, Michael, adds his own unique perspective through his eloquent poetry and compelling narrative.

This memoir reflects the mother and son's shared experiences on his journey through addiction, recovery, and relapse. It is a story of love, loss, misunderstanding, and hope reflected through narrative and poetry.

 

Addiction is a disease that affects whole families. I believe this story is one of immense faith and love even when there are no answers, and the future remains uncertain.

Already available is the companion book of poetry written by my son, M. M. Mehlan (Mike), called Jolly for NOW? (Retail: $9.99). This is a collection of poetry that inspired much of our book written together. This version is new and revised and contains 14 additional poems that were not included in the original Kindle version. 

Both books are available through Amazon, but I do have limited copies available through my own personal business. 

 

Visit my Square Site if interested in purchasing a book: GM Creative Sunflower Arts

Please email me at g.meh1974@gmail.com  to request a copy(ies). I will respond to your email with additional information.