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"I had a breakdown, I lost control, I  believed I'd be forever broken. The only way to survive - was to learn how to put myself first and begin understanding what loving myself actually, truly meant. "

~Andromeda Siren

Q: "What is Siren Stories?" 

A: It's a six-part memoir spanning from 1982 to today, following my life from childhood through my journey to the Gulf Coast. Each book covers a distinct phase, offering an intimate, unfiltered look at survival, sacrifice, love, loss, and ultimately, choosing myself. This isn't a neat redemption story—it's a real story about what it actually costs to survive and what becomes possible when you finally prioritize your own healing.

Q: Who is this series for? 

A: People who've survived things they thought would break them. People navigating family complexity. People supporting neurodivergent loved ones. People recovering from mental health crises. People who've made choices they're not proud of. People learning to choose themselves. People who need to know: you're not alone in this. Above all else? People who value raw authenticity and true stories. 

Q: Who is this series NOT for?

A: People looking for a neat redemption arc. People wanting to feel superior to someone else's pain. People unwilling to sit with complexity and moral ambiguity. People who need everything explained and resolved. That's okay. There are other books for those readers.

Q: Who is Andromeda Siren and why should I care about your story?

A:  I'm a woman who survived childhood trauma, built a life, supported a family, fell apart, and rebuilt myself on my own terms. I'm also a digital artist, content creator, and podcast host. But mostly, I'm someone willing to tell the truth about what survival actually costs and what becomes possible when you finally choose yourself. My story matters because it's real, and there are millions of women living it right now who need to know they're not alone.

Q: Is there a message you want readers to know before starting?

A:  Yes. You're reading the truth about someone's life. Not a performance. Not a hero's journey. Just the truth. It will be uncomfortable sometimes. It will be validating sometimes. It will make you angry sometimes. And that's exactly as it should be. Thank you for showing up for this story. Your presence matters.

Q: Why should I trust your story?

A:You'll know by reading. Real vulnerability isn't polished or inspirational in a neat way. It's messy, sometimes contradictory, sometimes ugly. If it resonates with you, you'll know it's real. If it doesn't, that's okay too.

Q: Why six books instead of one?

A:  Because my life isn't one story—it's six interconnected stories. Each phase deserves space to breathe. Book 1 covers my childhood (1982-1998). By the time you reach Book 6, you'll have moved through nearly five decades of my life. Some readers will need time to process each section. Some will want to sit with certain books longer than others. The series structure allows for that depth and reflection.

Q: Do I need to read them in order?

A:  Although each book could be a stand alone story, the series is structured chronologically and build on each other. Book 1: "The Beginning" establishes who I am and describes the various childhood trauma I experienced. Each subsequent book shows how that foundation either holds or cracks under pressure. Reading out of order would spoil major developments and remove the impact of the journey.

Q: Is "The Beginning" a complete story, or do I need to buy all six to understand what is happening?

A: Book 1 is a complete narrative about my childhood (1982-1998). It has a beginning, middle, and end. But it's also the foundation for everything that follows. You'll finish Book 1 and understand my early life completely. You'll also wonder: "What happens next?" That's where Books 2-6 come in. Each book stands alone while also propelling you forward.

Q: What will I learn from Book 1: "The Beginning" ? 

A: Book 1 covers my childhood: loss, trauma, survival, and how I became the person I am. It shows the foundation that shaped everything that comes after. I can't say more without spoiling it. But I will say: this book is lays the ground work to understanding the rest.

Q: Book 2 is called "Liberty or Death." That's intense. What does that title mean?

A: The title reflects the stakes of young adulthood. Beyond that, you'll have to read it. But I will say: the title isn't metaphorical.

Q: Book 3 says "24 years of marriage" but the description says the book covers 2003-2015, which is 12 years. What's the discrepancy?

A: The book covers 2003-2015 (my marriage during that period). The description is emphasizing the cumulative weight of marriage over time. By Book 3, I've been married for years, and this book explores that experience deeply. Good catch on the timeline—accuracy matters.

Q: Book 4 is titled "Broken Dreams." Are things falling apart?

A: That's the journey of the book. What "broken dreams" means specifically, you'll discover as you read. But yes, this is the book where things begin to shift significantly.

Q: Book 5: "Was Any of it Real?"  has a reader discretion warning. What does that mean? 

A: This book contains:

This is the darkest book in the series. It's also necessary. I recommend having support available while reading—a therapist, trusted friend, or crisis line. Heavy, raw - possibly triggering and completely authentic but I won't say more than that without spoiling it.

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Q: Book 6 is called "Over the Rainbow" , Is this a happy ending? 

A:  It's a real ending. Not a neat redemption, but a genuine culmination of the journey. "Over the Rainbow" references both Dorothy's journey in Oz and the hope implied by that phrase. You'll understand why when you read it. I can say: I'm still here. I'm still healing. And my life is radically different than it was.

Q:  Why are you telling this story now?

A: Because I'm finally stable enough to tell it. Because I spent decades in survival mode and now I'm in healing mode. Because there are millions of women living versions of my story who need to know they're not alone. Because the parts of my life I've kept silent about are the parts that matter most.

Q: Are you a therapist or life coach?

A: No. I'm someone who's lived through significant trauma and is willing to share that experience. I have training and education in psychology, but I'm not licensed. I'm not here to give you advice or tell you how to live. I'm here to tell you my truth and invite you to find yourself in it.

Q: How much of this is real vs. dramatized?

A: It's all real. These are actual events from my actual life. I write about them with narrative depth—immersing you in details, emotions, sensory experiences—but nothing is invented. This is memoir, not fiction. The names and identifying details have been changed in some cases to protect people's privacy, but the truth of what happened is unchanged.

Q: Will people in your life be upset about you telling this story?

A: Probably some people, yes. I've made efforts to protect people's privacy while honoring my own truth. But yes, some people won't want this story told. That's something I've had to make peace with. My healing required telling it.