She survived her brother. Now she has to survive the silence he left behind.
The day after her mother's memorial, Beth is locked out of the only home she has, then attacked by the brother who has terrorized her all her life. Bruised, hunted, and certain no one will ever believe her, she is pulled from the edge by an old friend and led beneath a Portland volcano. There she finds a hidden village of trauma survivors who take care of each other.
In this secret community of tunnels, a wise founder, a gentle giant, a young mother, and a brilliant, restless handyman, Beth meets people who simply say: "I believe you." With the help of a trauma-informed counselor and a physical therapist, she begins a journey toward the truth she has spent decades burying: panic attacks, body memories, flashbacks, and the hidden story behind her anger and fear.
But healing is never a straight line. Old dangers still circle above ground, floodwaters threaten the village, and the Inner Critic hasn't finished with her yet. And when a man named Alex begins to matter, Beth must face the question she never thought she'd ask: could someone like me be loved?

Calm Out of Chaos is an emotional, hopeful novel of:

• Surviving childhood abuse and emotional abandonment
• Complex PTSD, inner child healing, and rebuilding self-worth
• Found family, friendship, and community
• Courage, resilience, and the slow return of trust

Perfect for readers of women's fiction, psychological healing stories, and heartfelt tales of recovery who want a story that is raw, honest, and ultimately uplifting.

Come fly that kite. Let your spirit soar.