Hope is a white, middle-aged woman going through menopause and empty nest syndrome. She has a biracial, kick-ass daughter named Calley. Calley is a child of two worlds, and her worlds collide in a way never expected. Hope takes the reader through the struggles of real life in various capacities and situations. She discusses fixing her own mental health, in addition to portraying the mental health challenges which impact others. Along the way in this compelling journey, various dogs are rescued; love is ignited; death unfolds, and new lives begin. Racial disparity and veganism are the backbone of several characters, and the "hope" is the reader will relate the events to their own lives and experiences. The author resides in Wisconsin. She has always had a passion for writing since she was a young girl and is also an avid book reader. The author is a practicing vegan, enjoys nature and family.