In this powerful memoir, Darlene confronts the painful realities of growing up in a society still grappling with its fractured past, while navigating a world where lingering divisions are masked by forced unity. With raw vulnerability, she explores her experiences of trauma, identity, and resilience in a world that too often silences marginalized voices.
Raised in the shadow of the dreams of her family legacy, Darlene flips the narrative to reveal the nightmares of injustice, inequality, and systemic failures that persist in America today. From surviving traumatic relationships, to witnessing racial violence, to feeling disillusioned by a political system driven by fear and propaganda, she unpacks the struggles that have shaped her worldview. Through national events and personal stories, Darlene challenges readers to question the "truths" they've been told and to seek a deeper understanding of the forces that divide us.
This is not just a journey in darkness-it is also one of hope, love, and self-discovery. Darlene shares how she found healing through faith, creativity, and community, offering wisdom on how we can regulate ourselves amidst chaos and misinformation. This memoir is an interactive experience with links to original songs to provide a rhythm as you turn the pages of her life. I Have a Nightmare is a rallying call to face hard truths, embrace compassion, and continue the work of building a better world.