“The pattern on the cover of this book is inked across my chest. It took eight hours on a tattoo table, and a lifetime, to put it there.”

THE STORY ON THE COVER

Cover art by Shaka Shaw, recreated from Cheryl’s chest tattoo by Kali Tattz.


For anyone who has been the strong one.

To see yourself as a whole person, not only a

patient.

Women living with a diagnosis


The one everybody calls

For daughters, mothers, leaders and caregivers

who carry everyone else and 

wonder when they’re allowed to need care.


Book clubs and circles of women

The book includes a reading group guide

for book clubs, support groups and faith

communities.

Start reading now.

Join the launch list and I’ll send you the book’s Introduction today, months before it releases in March 2027. You’ll also hear first about launch events, readings, virtual conversations and when pre-orders open.