"Miracle Child: There Is No Such Thing As A Lost Cause, Only A Work In Progress" is a gripping memoir that takes readers on an emotional journey of healing and self-discovery.
At the heart of the story is the author's struggle to come to terms with her fractured family dynamics and her own identity. As the narrative unfolds, we witness the author grappling with the revelation that her father may not be her biological parent, a truth revealed by her mother on her deathbed. This revelation sets off a chain of events that force the author to confront her past traumas and reevaluate her relationships.
Throughout the memoir, the author shares intimate moments of pain, anger, and forgiveness as she navigates the complexities of grief and self-acceptance. From the loss of loved ones to the realization that healing is a choice, not a destination, the author's journey is marked by resilience and a fierce determination to break free from the cycle of trauma that has plagued her family for generations.
But "Miracle Child" is more than just a story of overcoming adversity; it's a testament to the power of love, both in healing oneself and others. Through her own experiences, the author learns to value herself and others, to embrace vulnerability, and to find strength in the connections that sustain her.
Ultimately, "Miracle Child" is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling to find their way through darkness. With its message of resilience and redemption, this memoir is sure to inspire readers to embark on their own journey of healing and self-discovery.
They say that you are a product of your environment but when she couldn't change her environment, she changed herself which shifted her environment. Arial Daniyelle Harper is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a writer, a public speaker, and panellist originally from Southwest Arkansas. She has an associate degree in Psychology, bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice, a master's degree in Human Services, and a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health and Counseling from Southern Arkansas University. From becoming a behavioral specialist to a qualified behavioral health professional, she began her career towards becoming a licensed Therapist but her life experience with trauma, grief, and other mental health issues birthed her into a career unknowingly. She is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, Alpha Chi and a member of the advisory board for the Law School at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville LGBTQ+ community. She currently resides in Central Arkansas where she is the Founder and Operator of C.O.P. OUT, LLC (Children of Purpose Outreach) for therapeutic services ranging from depression to childhood trauma with specialties in grief/loss, trauma, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). Miracle Child is her first book; an unpublished story now being told. "Broken wood makes furniture too."- Arial. H This is something that Arial lives by and the gift of hope that she aims to give through her life's worth as a therapist and through this book. By the end I charge you to be the fire that guides on torch rather than a fire to destroy because every way you get to choose rather you are a passenger or driver of life.
