BEYOND THE MORNING LIGHT (The Weight of Belief)

Beyond the Morning Light is a powerful blend of real-life events and fiction, chronicling a single transformative day in the life of a seventeen-year-old boy. After an early morning fall from the top of his bunk bed leaves him dazed and confined at home, he is forced to confront the growing distance between his emerging sense of self and his family’s expectations. Throughout the day, he becomes keenly aware of how different he is, not only from those closest to him but also from the wider world. Each encounter with his father intensifies these internal conflicts, compelling him to question who he is and whether he can remain true to himself in a life that pressures him to conform. As the day unfolds, his journey becomes one of profound reflection, delving into questions of identity, purpose, and the shifting line between perception and reality. In these raw and deeply personal moments, readers are invited to witness an awakening of the self that is as challenging as it is illuminating. A companion to the author’s memoir COR Values, which details the real events that inspired this story, Beyond the Morning Light invites readers to explore who we are beneath the weight of others’ expectations. It tells a story of stepping into the light of each new day with courage, facing whatever challenges may come and embracing the journey with authenticity and strength.