Traci Michelle – författare

How do you find your way back when life has broken every part of you?Charisse Clay thought she had her future figured out. At eighteen, her life was filled with promise, laughter, and love, anchored by the unwavering presence of her mother, Ruth Ann. But when her mother suddenly passes away, everything Charisse believed in begins to crumble.Grief leaves her vulnerable. Fear of homelessness leaves her desperate. And desperation leads her into the arms of her boyfriend, Dale, a man she believes will love and protect her. Instead, his affection slowly twists into control, and the relationship she clings to for safety becomes a dangerous game she never knows how to survive. Love shatters, revealing an abusive and toxic reality where Charisse is forced to navigate emotional and psychological warfare, never knowing when the next blow will come.Just when she feels most alone, a lifeline appears in an unexpected place: a women's group at the Church of Christ. What begins as a simple gathering becomes a sacred circle, a refuge of shared pain, faith, and understanding. Surrounded by strangers who slowly become sisters, Charisse begins the painful and courageous work of healing. Piece by piece, she starts to rediscover her voice, her worth, and the strength she didn't know she possessed.Purple Tears: Every Woman Has a Story – Book One: Charisse's Story is a raw and emotionally powerful journey through love, loss, survival, and the quiet resilience it takes to begin again. Through Charisse's eyes, readers witness not only the weight of trauma, but the possibility of transformation.Though the women in this series come from different walks of life, they share one undeniable truth: every woman has a story.This is more than one woman's journey. It is a reflection of what so many endure in silence, a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is still light. Still hope. And still a chance to rise.

UnSpoken Words is the third and final volume in the Express Yourself Series, a powerful release of thoughts once buried beneath silence.These poems give language to the things we're often afraid to say: private reflections, inner conflicts, social commentary, spiritual wrestling, and personal truths.With bold vulnerability, this collection invites readers to reflect, question, and reclaim their voice, unapologetically.This is a book for the deep thinkers. The quiet feelers. The truth-tellers.It's a space where opinions are honored, emotions are explored, and authenticity is the standard.Because sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is simply speak what was once unspoken.

UnSpoken Love is the first volume in the Express Yourself Series, a soul-stirring journey into the tender spaces of love, self-love, and emotional awakening. Through raw honesty and poetic grace, this collection explores what it means to give love, lose love, and ultimately return to yourself. Each poem is a reflection of the unspoken moments we often carry in silence,  the longing, the confusion, the hope, and the healing. From the ache of unmet affection to the beauty of rediscovering your worth, these verses whisper what the heart often can't say out loud.  Whether you're grieving a relationship, falling in love with yourself for the first time, or learning to trust again, this book meets you where you are. Let these words remind you that love isn't just something we search for,  it's something we find within.

UnSpoken Pain is the second book in the Express Yourself Series,  a raw, honest, and deeply personal collection that gives voice to the pain we often carry in silence.These poems explore the heartbreaking weight of losing loved ones, the lasting scars of domestic abuse, and the unspoken emotional battles that shape us.Written from the perspective of a survivor and advocate, this collection is not meant to dwell in darkness, but to shine light into it, to name the pain, honor it, and begin to heal from it.Whether you are grieving, rebuilding, or still learning how to breathe through the hurt, this book was written for you.To remind you that pain may shape us, but it does not define us.And that healing begins with the courage to speak.

Love was supposed to help her heal… instead it became the fight for her life. She survived the grief of losing the man she loved… but the man she trusted next may destroy everything she's trying to rebuild. After losing her husband to sickle cell disease, Jann is left to raise her children while carrying the weight of unbearable grief. Longing for love and companionship, she eventually opens her heart again, hoping to rebuild the life she once dreamed of. But the man she trusts soon reveals a darker side. Consumed by jealousy, he becomes threatened by the memory of the husband she lost, resentful of a man who is no longer alive. What begins as comfort slowly turns into control, forcing Jann to confront a painful truth. With the support of her family and the sacred circle of women who stand beside her, Jann must find the courage to protect her children, reclaim her voice, and fight for the life she deserves. Book Two, Jann's Story, is part of the interconnected Purple Tears: Every Woman Has a Story series, where each book follows the life of one woman while revealing how their journeys are deeply connected. For every woman who has cried silent tears, faced impossible choices, and discovered the strength she never knew she had, this story is for you.