Facing the Unknown: How Life’s Challenges Inspired Born of Angels and Demons

Week 1, January 16

The Inspiration Behind Born of Angels and Demons

When I sat down to write Born of Angels and Demons, it wasn’t just about putting words on paper—it was a deeply personal and therapeutic journey. The trauma I’ve experienced from abandonment, rejection, mistreatment, and dismissal by my family left scars that shaped my entire life. For years, I carried this pain into every corner of my existence—relationships with my children, work, school, and even social settings. I became an awkward person, unsure of where I fit in or how to navigate the world.

This book started as an outlet to heal. Writing allowed me to process the confusion and pain that had followed me like a shadow for decades. But as the story unfolded, it became much more than that. It became a way to share my experiences with others—whether they’re at the beginning of their own journey through trauma, seeking inspiration to avoid certain pitfalls, or simply looking for a new perspective.

The story spans three continents—Africa, Europe, and America. It begins in Cameroon, West Africa, where I was a little girl with no expectations other than surviving famine and homelessness. From there, I moved to Europe—Brussels, Belgium, to be exact—and encountered a completely different world. The culture shock was immense. I had to learn how to fit into a new society, adapt to a new way of thinking, and navigate different relationship dynamics. Eventually, I left Europe for America, where yet another chapter of my life began. This three-continent journey shaped the person I am today, and it’s a journey I felt compelled to share.

I wrote this book to show that our current situation doesn’t define our future. Life is a season, constantly changing, and we are imperfect human beings who will make mistakes—and that’s okay. What matters is what lies ahead.

I hope readers take away inspiration from this book. Perhaps it will provide answers to some of the questions they have if they find themselves at similar crossroads. It’s a 40-year lifetime condensed into 295 pages—not my entire story, but one that focuses on universal themes that will, hopefully, resonate with others.

And if it doesn’t? I want to hear about it. Leave a review and let me know your thoughts. This book is as much for you as it was for me—a reminder that healing, growth, and new beginnings are always possible.