the AUTHOR

Stories That Heal. Words That Empower.

When I left my abusive marriage in 2017, I thought our healing would begin. Instead, I was left powerless to protect my own children and forced to watch them endure years of abuse, their light dimming under the weight of trauma. In my desperation to help them survive I began writing—words of validation, tools for resilience and reminders of their worth. Writing became my lifeline... and theirs.

More Than Books — A Mission

I’m Trish Michael — mom, abuse survivor, 3-time cancer survivor, and fierce advocate for emotional safety.

I started writing these books for my own kids as they struggled through the impacts of Narcissistic Abuse. Those words became powerful, healing children’s books now helping tens of thousands of families navigate abuse, anxiety, trauma and the ache of not feeling “enough.”

My books:
Validate feelings without judgment
Teach boundaries & resilience in kid-friendly ways
Spark hope & joy even in the heaviest seasons

Each story is a safe space where readers—kids and adults—feel seen, understood, and empowered to grow. Whether it’s a child making hard choices with confidence in LIGHT or a parent rediscovering joy in Find Your Happy, my mission is simple: To help people heal, believe in themselves, and live unapologetically.

"She's been through more plot twists than a Netflix original, and still choses to show up in the world as a beam of sunshine and rhyming wisdom."




Find Your Happy

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"Find Your Happy isn’t just a children’s book, it's a TED Talk in rhyme form, wrapped in a hug, with a side of "get your act together, kid (and adult)." It’s the kind of book that sneaks past your defenses with adorable characters and cadence, then throat-punches your soul (gently) with perspective."

This was my first book, written for my oldest daughter as she struggled to find happiness in her life. Fun Fact: that loveable little piggy character in the story? That's our real life pet pig Igpay (Iggy for short).


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The Sorry Monster

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The Sorry Monster is a delightful story that playfully shows how saying "sorry" can sometimes become a habit, rather than a heartfelt expression, and teaches the valuable lesson that while it’s important to be kind and considerate, it's also okay to stand tall and own our space!

This book was written for my youngest daughter for her 10th birthday to try and help her stop saying sorry so much. She's not only the character in the book, but she designed both versions of the monster too! Here's one of her initial sketches that we sent to my illustrator to work from.


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LIGHT

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LIGHT is a simple yet profound book, beautifully crafted to tangibly show how and why boundaries are important. Through clear, bright illustrations and elegantly simple prose, LIGHT invites children (and adults!) to honor themselves while recognizing the subtle, yet powerful, influence others have on their world.

This book was written for my son as he struggled to protect his own light and hold boundaries. And yup... that's him there on the cover! You also might notice that there are red balloons not only in this book, but in all of my books. Once you read this book... you'll understand why.


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I Feel Super

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I Feel Super is an empowering tale that shows kids that you don’t need to be superhuman, to be a super human and reminds us all that we’re capable of overcoming life’s toughest challenges.  The vibrant illustrations capture the transformation from doubt to determination and reminds kids of all ages that their greatest superpower is believing in themselves.

This one was written for me. It's my story of how I stopped waiting for someone to save me from my life and became my own hero. And everyone in my family makes an appearance in this one! Here's a page before and after from sketch to final illustration!

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""Trish is able to make complicated and heavy situations feel clear and light... a true gift."

If you’re here, it means you care deeply about the emotional well-being of yourself or someone you love. My hope is that these books become a part of your journey — little lights guiding you home to yourself.

No matter what you’ve been through… your story isn’t over. And there is so much light ahead.

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