Petals of Love: Chronicles of the Imperfectly Perfect Mother

She was 13 and pregnant. By 33, an empty nester. One child in college. One resting in peace.

This is the story of Dr. Tiesha N. Bryant—and the seed that birthed this book.

Petals of Love: Chronicles of the Imperfectly Perfect Mother is more than a collection of stories—it is a sacred bouquet of healing, grief, hope, and divine strength. It’s for every woman who has mothered through trauma, prayed through pain, and learned to bloom through brokenness.

This moving anthology brings together the raw, the beautiful, and the healing moments of motherhood. Written by women who’ve risen through grief, guilt, joy, and triumph, this collection is a love letter to the mothers who are still becoming.

Inside these pages, you’ll meet coauthors who are pastors, entrepreneurs, survivors, healers, and daughters—each telling their story of how imperfect love still blooms beautifully.

Whether you're a mother, daughter, or simply someone on the journey of womanhood, Petals of Love will remind you that:

💮 Your story matters.

💮 Your scars are sacred.

💮 And you’re never alone.

Contributing authors:



1. Sonya Achara
2. Tiecia Ayers
3. Danielle Booher
4. Dr. Tiesha N. Bryant
5. Michelle Choairy
6. Dr. Sarah Grace
7. Sumika Gilford
8. Chassidy Grady
9. Paris Graham
10. Jill Lerman
11. Tiffany Ludwicki
12. Dr. Shakea Miller
13. Jacqueline Nole
14. Terry McKoy
15. Shavonne Schoolfield
16. Debbie Simmons
17. Cristina P. Simmons
18. Lacole Smith
19. Lauren Stewart
20. Ashley Stringfellow
21. Tolisha Suggs
22. Jasmine The Journeylist
23. Francine “Sistah Fran” Umaru
24. Trina Washington- Hawkins
25. Dr. Shalonda Treasure Williams Lynard
26. Alyssa Williams
27. Robyn Whitworth