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. Alyssa Jenice
2. Ashley Stringfellow
3. Chassidy Grady
4. Cristinia Simmons
5. Debbie Simmons
6. Dr. Sarah Grace
7. Dr. Shalonda Y Williams Lynard
8. Francine Umaru
9. Jacqueline Nole
10. Lacole Smith
11. Lauren Stewart
12.  Michelle Choairy
13.  Paris Graham
14. Robyn Whitworth
15.  Shakea Miller
16.  Shavonne Schoolfield
17.  Sonya Achara
18.  Terry McKoy
19.  Tiecia Ayers
20.  Tiffany Ludwicki
21. Tolisha Suggs
22. Trina Washington-Hawkins