Ashes in the Milk

When people think of trauma, they think of the extremes: veterans of war, survivors of genocide, or malnourished refugees. Our minds instinctively consider those who have been exposed to the harshest realities our world has to offer. But in truth, trauma whether endured in childhood or experienced in adulthood (or both), is rather common and impacts millions of people. Trauma is often caused by interpersonal conflict, inflicted by one person on another. Unrealized, these traumas are passed down from generation to generation even when most parents insist, they will do better than their parents did.

Drawing from her own personal experiences and professional expertise, Valerie Johns "Ashes in the Milk" bridges the gap between self-help, vulnerable narrative, and prose. Broken down into powerful, entrancing stanzas, readers are invited to find hope and solace in Valerie's writing, in search of their holistic healing and peace. "Ashes in the Milk" will remind readers that their greatest path to healing lies within--all they must do is walk down the path.