You didn’t lose yourself. You forgot to look
First Name, Not Mom is a memoir and a mirror. It is for the woman who has given everything to everyone around her and quietly wondered what is left for her
“It definitely opened up a creative introspection and meditation for me.” — EJ, verified reader
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About the Book
Somewhere along the way, you became Mom. Wife. Daughter. Colleague. You became every role except the one you started with: yourself.
First Name, Not Mom is the story of what happens when you stop performing those roles long enough to ask who you actually are. It is honest, personal, and quietly disruptive. Qiala writes the way most of us think in our most honest moments — real enough to recognize yourself on every page, practical enough to actually do something about it.
What You’ll Find Inside
This book was not written to give you another thing to do. It was written to help you remember who you are between all the things you do.
Each chapter is short, designed to be read slowly, in between the real moments of your life. And within those pages, you’ll find:
Book Chapters
When You’re Tired but Still Trying
Even on the days you feel empty, your quiet effort is seen, and it still matters deeply.
Small is Still Sacred
The tiniest acts of care, love, and presence hold meaning far beyond what the world might notice.
You Don’t Have to Feel Brave to Be Brave
Bravery is often quiet. It’s choosing to keep going, even when you don’t feel strong or ready.
Let the Quiet Heal You
Stillness can be uncomfortable — but it’s also where restoration begins, gently, when you allow yourself to stop striving.
The Pressure to Be Okay
You weren’t made to carry it all. You’re allowed to be honest, messy, and not okay sometimes.
Hold the Ache and the Hope
Both pain and hope can exist together. You don’t have to choose one over the other anymore.
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About the Author
I write for the women who carry a lot — quietly, faithfully, and often without recognition. My words speak to the in-between moments: the ones no one sees but that shape everything.
With a background in creative writing I bring a gentle, honest voice to the page — one that encourages without pressure and reminds readers that rest is not weakness. My reflections are grounded in everyday grace and the belief that quiet strength is still strength.
When I’m not writing, you’ll find me walking my rescue dog, collecting old books, or savoring long afternoons with strong coffee and soft playlists. Quiet Strength for Weary Hearts is my most personal book to date!
Sam’s words are tender and true — the kind you don’t realize you’ve been needing until you read them.
“In Quiet Strength for Weary Hearts, Sam doesn’t offer quick fixes or loud motivation. Instead, she shares quiet, steady truths drawn from her own experiences with burnout, doubt, and the slow work of healing. If your heart feels tired and unseen, this book will help you feel grounded, comforted, and reminded that you’re not alone in any of it.”
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Curious what it’s like inside? Download the opening chapter of Quiet Strength for Weary Hearts and take a quiet first step into a space made for slowing down, feeling seen, and breathing a little easier.
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If the words in the free chapter met you where you are, the full book offers even more space to breathe, reflect, and feel less alone in what you’re carrying.
Choose the format that fits your rhythm and keep going, one quiet page at a time.
