In 2017, a lot happened to me.
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In January 2017, I found myself tasked with helping the most challenging pair of toxic managers to create a more positive culture for their team.
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It was an incredibly soul crushing contract and it took a toll on my mental health and spirit.
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On April 19th of that year, I experienced a double loss.
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Both my mom and my grandma (who was my mom’s mother) passed away within just 30 minutes of each other.
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We knew my grandma was very sick, so her passing wasn’t a surprise, but my mom’s sudden death was a shock.
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I was separated from my mother for 14 years before she died.
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The rest of that year was a bit of a blur in my memory.
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This is not to make you feel sorry for me, but to help you understand the inspiration behind these journals.
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When my friends talk about their parents, I often talk about my mom as if she’s still with us, and in a way, she is.
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My mom’s memory and influence are very much a part of my life in California.
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Her presence is felt in the choices I make and how I lead my life.
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We all have grief.
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We’ve all experienced loss.
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Although I knew a great deal about my mother, I didn't really KNOW her.
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This was the most painful realization of my life.
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I have regrets about this now.
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This book can be the legacy you leave to your children.
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Thank you so much for reading!
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With Gratitude
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Neela K. Singh
Author