Remembering Ian, Finding Me

The Story of a Mother, a Son, and the Fight for LIFE

Ian rocked life. He was an all-American boy with a zany sense of humor, a love of sports and music, and a habit of saying things purely for shock value. His mother matched his wit step for step, giving him the freedom to explore life on his own terms. Then, in an instant, both of their worlds changed forever.

As cancer shattered every sense of "normal," they discovered there is no such thing as routine when cancer is involved. What followed was an odyssey filled with fear, frustration, unexpected joy, raw grief, and profound love.

This deeply personal memoir explores:
• the fierce bond between a mother and son
• coping with the emotional reality of stage-four cancer
• the struggle to hold onto hope when life feels unbearable
• the long journey to healing, purpose, and peace after devastating loss

"I had no idea that I wouldn't feel human for a full seven years. It would take an additional eight years to find my purpose."
Honest, heartfelt, and deeply human, Remembering Ian, Finding Me offers comfort, understanding, and connection to anyone who has loved deeply, lost painfully, or searched for meaning after life-altering grief.