Reviews

"Memories Only opened my heart to the depth of a mother’s love and pain. As someone who also lost a child, Vicki’s honesty made me feel less alone and showed me it’s okay to grieve openly. Her courage gave me the strength to keep going."

“Memories Only deeply moved me. Beyond her grief, Vicki bravely shares how police violence shattered her family. Reading Matthew’s story made me see the real people behind the headlines and reminded me why compassion and change matter so much.”

"Reading Memories Only while grieving my sister, helped me realize the power of remembrance. Vicki’s words comforted me and reminded me that love continues beyond death. Her strength in writing this encouraged me to speak about my own loss without shame."

"This memoir was eye-opening. It helped me see that grief never goes away. As a mother myself, Vicki’s story made me cherish each moment and taught me compassion for those silently carrying such heavy sorrow."

""Memories Only was both heartbreaking and deeply empowering. Vicki’s raw honesty about losing three children showed me that even through unimaginable pain, there can be purpose. Her reflections helped me face my own grief with a little more courage and grace."