She was 13 and pregnant. By 33, an empty nester. One child in college. One resting in peace.
From this raw and sacred beginning comes
Petals of Love: Chronicles of the Imperfectly Perfect Mother
-an unforgettable international anthology curated by Dr. Tiesha N. Bryant that dares to tell the truth about motherhood in all its divine, delicate, and sometimes devastating forms.
This is not just a book.
It's a mirror.
It's a balm.
It's a bouquet of stories wrapped in grace, survival, grief, resilience, laughter, and the kind of love that blooms even after the storm.
Inside these pages, you'll meet mothers of every kind:
- A teen mom who refused to be another statistic
- A grieving mother learning to live after loss
- A mother raising a child with complex needs
- A military mom torn between duty and devotion
- A divorced mom rediscovering her worth
- A bonus mom navigating blended family dynamics
- A woman who never wanted children but found purpose in motherhood
- IVF warriors, single mothers, elder moms, and empty nesters birthing hope later in life
Each chapter is a petal-unique, imperfect, and powerful-plucked from the garden of real life and pressed between the pages of legacy. Together, they form a floral tribute to the beauty found in brokenness and the strength found in surrender.
Dr. Bryant-the heart behind this masterpiece-invited women from across the globe to bring their truth to the table. What resulted is a bold and vulnerable collection that doesn't sugarcoat the pain or hide the joy. It sings of stretch marks and sacrifice, of late-night prayers and early morning breakthroughs. Of trauma. Of triumph. Of tenacity.
Whether you're a mother, daughter, sister, or soul seeking healing-
Petals of Love
will meet you where you are and remind you:
You are not alone.
Your imperfections don't disqualify you-they define your depth.
There is power in your story and beauty in your becoming.
Perfect for readers who love:
✓ Raw storytelling that heals
✓ Real-life journeys of motherhood, identity, and womanhood
✓ Anthologies like
Chicken Soup for the Soul
,
Women Who Run With the Wolves
, and
The Moth Presents
✓ A good cry, a deep sigh, and a soul-stirring reminder of how strong we really are
isn't just a read-it's an experience. A community. A healing garden for every woman who has questioned, cried, conquered, or created in the name of motherhood.
So go ahead-pick up a petal.
Let it speak to your soul.
Let it shift your heart.
Let it remind you of who you are and what you've survived.
Because love-real, imperfect, and unconditional-blooms here.
Contributing authors:
Sonya Achara
Tiecia Ayers
Danielle Booher
Dr. Tiesha N. Bryant
Michelle Choairy
Dr. Sarah Grace
Sumika Gilford
Chassidy Grady
Paris Graham
Jill Lerman
Tiffany Ludwicki
Dr. Shakea Miller
Jacqueline Nole
Terry McKoy
Shavonne Schoolfield
Debbie Simmons
Cristina P. Simmons
Lacole Smith
Lauren Stewart
Ashley Stringfellow
Tolisha Suggs
Jasmine The Journeylist
Francine "Sistah Fran" Umaru
Trina Washington- Hawkins
Dr. Shalonda Treasure Williams Lynard
Alyssa Williams
Robyn Whitworth