MOMA I'M TRYING: The Truth I Could Never Explain Hardcover – March 12, 2026

At the center of the story is a mother doing everything she knows how to do—loving fiercely, disciplining imperfectly, and carrying guilt she never asked for. Her son, bright and impulsive, struggles to understand why his mind works differently, why his mistakes follow him longer than others’, and why trying never seems to be enough.Through letters, memories, and quiet moments of reckoning, a son begins to confront his actions, his choices, and the impact of the people who never stopped showing up for him. In doing so, he starts to redefine what “trying” truly means—not as intention, but as change.is a character-driven novel inspired by real-life experiences, following a mother and her son as their lives collide with school systems, diagnoses, authority figures, family expectations, faith, and the juvenile justice system.Around them is a cast of characters who shape, influence, challenge, and sometimes fracture their world:Family members who love deeply but disagree loudlyEducators and professionals whose decisions leave lasting consequencesFriends who walk beside them—and others who disappear when things get hardAuthority figures who see behavior instead of painAnd voices of faith that surface when everything else feels silentAs the pressure mounts, choices made in moments of anger, fear, and confusion begin to stack. Labels replace understanding. Consequences arrive before maturity. And a mother is forced to confront the hardest truth of all—love alone cannot shield a child from every outcome.This novel explores:The complexity of raising a child with ADHD in unforgiving systemsThe emotional toll placed on mothers who are blamed, judged, and unseenHow family dynamics strain under stress and survival modeThe long shadow of juvenile justice on identity and self-worthThe difference between excuses and accountabilityFaith not as perfection, but as something clung to when nothing else remainsThis novel is for readers who appreciate:Emotionally rich, character-focused family fictionStories about motherhood under pressureHonest portrayals of ADHD and mental health strugglesFaith woven naturally into real-world challengesRedemption arcs that feel earned, not easyMOMA I’M TRYING is a powerful work of fiction inspired by real-life experiences, exploring the unbreakable bond between a mother and her son as they navigate ADHD, discipline, the juvenile justice system, and the search for redemption.Told through a deeply emotional lens, this novel follows a mother fighting to protect her child in a world that sees his behavior before it sees his heart. As school systems tighten, authority figures close in, and labels replace understanding, she is forced to make impossible choices—between control and compassion, fear and faith, letting go and holding on.Within these pages, you will experience:The emotional weight of raising a child with ADHDThe quiet devastation families face when systems interveneA mother’s internal struggle with guilt, anger, and hopeThe consequences of choices made too youngA journey toward accountability, healing, and graceAs time passes and consequences deepen, a moment of reflection changes everything. Through honesty, responsibility, and faith, a son begins to understand the cost of his actions—and the depth of his mother’s love.This is not a story of perfection.This novel is for readers who:Love emotionally driven family fictionAre drawn to stories about mental health and resilienceAppreciate faith woven naturally into storytellingWant realism without sensationalismBelieve redemption is earned, not gifted Read more