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Welcome to Mirikal Books. You can read more about me under the “About Me” page. If you like contemporary fiction, historical fiction, and self-help books, you will like my writing. Learn about my books on the “My Creations” page. Do you enjoy a good short story? I’ve had two published and both are on the “Short Stories” page. I’m always doing giveaways, free gifts, and drawings. Just subscribe to this website and you’ll be notified when there’s a new post. My books are all available on Amazon in both e-book and paperback formats.

My daughter Sara was born on October 22, 1972. She died on February 28, 2020, from fentanyl poisoning. Sara struggled with addiction for over 35 years. At the age of 12, she experimented with cigarettes, alcohol and then marijuana. At the age of 18 she became addicted to opioids when she had her tonsils out and was prescribed Vicodin. The drug use continued through the years with opioids. She overdosed on heroin in 2016 and went into a rehab program for the first time. Over the next four years, Sara struggled to support herself financially and stay clean. She was able to buy a car, have an apartment, and work. But, because of the past, she wasn’t able to have employment that she was capable of—having earned a master’s degree. During those four years, we were able to be friends for the first time in many years. We would talk and text throughout the day, every day. I miss those times. I miss her sense of humor. I miss her kindness. I miss her texting “I love you, Mom. Thank you for everything.” I have spent the past six and one half years educating people about the dangers of drugs. My hope has been to save lives by talking and writing about prevention and awareness. Join me on my journey. My website is: https://herstarforevershines.wordpress.com/

Sara mattered and so do all of the others that lost their lives by making one mistake. Let’s work together to save lives through education.

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