At the center of this poetic journey, is a woman desperately seeking to understand the events of her life and herself. She explores possible reasons for the intense loneliness she experienced as a child, which spilled over into womanhood. Sandy Lever courageously reveals some of her own closely guarded family secrets and shares candid selections of her stepfather's poetry. In writing and sharing her journey, Sandy Lever, (the author) learns that love, healing and forgiveness are gifts we choose to give or withhold. As she moves forward to better perspectives on life, love and self, she finds forgiveness and a truly genuine love for her father and herself.