This is the story of a mother’s brave choice to stop fighting in the courtroom after years of custody battles. These battles led to parental alienation and the heartbreaking abduction of her only child. The author decided to save herself and her child by leaving the conflict behind and returning to her son’s birthplace in San Francisco, California.

Amid the global financial crash of 2008, she began rebuilding her life. During this time, she saw her real estate business collapse, her home foreclosed upon, and her life savings vanish due to the hundreds of court cases between her and her ex-husband.

Days after arriving in Northern California, Carla started the difficult journey of healing without her son. Her story takes readers through her happier memories and details the steps she took to grow stronger and more determined. Over time, her grief over losing her son began to ease, and her spirit grew stronger with each passing day.

One day, Carla discovered the healing power of horses. After watching films about horses from a local library, she began working with a local Equine Therapist and her herd. This marked the start of a profound journey to heal her heart and spirit.

While writing her book, Carla remained hopeful that she would reunite with her son. One morning, she dreamed of their reunion and turned this vision into a chapter of her book. This dream became the first of many gifts. Her time with horses taught her the language of the heart and showed her how love creates an unbreakable bond.