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Open it anywhere. There is no chapter you had to have read first.
Most pieces run under a page. Nothing to catch up on, nothing to finish.
Even good people find themselves in bad struggles, seasons, and situations. It is not because they are horrible but because they are human.
Three movements, in order
Name it. Decide what stays. Begin again.
This is the first book that I have read in one setting.
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The book surfaces it. The journal is where you put it.
218 pages of prompts and space, written for this book.
Faith is named in these pages.
Morgan writes from it rather than around it. For most readers that is the reason it lands.
Many parts felt I was reading about my life!! I cried through it but loved this book!
This book has impacted my life in one of my most difficult moments. I'm not a reader but read this is one sitting.
The Tears That Taught Me
- Words for the feelings you have been carrying but could not name
- Clarity for what hurt, what changed, and what it taught you
- Permission to grieve what was while making peace with what is
- A deeper understanding of yourself and the experiences that shaped you
Inside this book
Three movements, in order. The Roots, where you name what actually happened. Pruning to Peace, where you decide what stays. Bloom Boldly, where you begin again. 167 pages, most pieces under a page.
Is this book for you
Faith is present in these pages and God is named. Morgan writes from her faith rather than around it. If that is not what you want right now, this may not be your book, and that is fair to know before you buy.
It is also not a programme. There are no steps. If you want structure to work through, the guided journal is the piece that does that.
Format and specs
Paperback, 167 pages. 5.5 x 0.42 x 8.5 inches. ISBN-13 979-8985731101. Published March 22, 2022 by Oak Agencies.
Shipping and returns
Orders ship within 5 business days. First Class arrives in 3 to 5 business days and is insured. Media Mail is slower, up to 14 business days, and is not insured. Free shipping over $95. Returns within 30 days; shipping fees are not refundable.
There are things you have been carrying that you have not found the right words for yet.
Not because they do not matter or because you should be over them by now. But because sometimes, you can feel the weight of what you have been through long before you know how to explain it.
You kept going, showed up, and prayed about it. You did what you had to do, but somewhere underneath all of that is something you have never fully had the words to name, process, or release.
This book helps you find those words.
What people say when nobody asked them to
Read it, then write through it
Language for what you carry, and a place to set it down.
Put words to what you feel
Find language for emotions and experiences that can be difficult to explain.
Understand what it taught you
Reflect on what you have lived through without minimizing what it cost you.
Feel seen in the pages
Read the words you may have needed when you could not find them for yourself.
Take it from reading to reflecting
Turn what surfaces while reading into deeper personal reflection.
Prompts, not blank pages
Thoughtful questions help you explore your emotions, experiences, and what they mean to you.
Make the healing your own
Use the journal to process what resonates and put your own experiences into words.
You will find yourself on every page
You are carrying grief that has no name
The kind that shows up in quiet moments. The kind you cannot explain to anyone else, because the words have never existed.
You survived things you have not processed
You kept going and stayed strong, but somewhere inside there are things still waiting to be felt, named and released.
Your faith runs deep, but so does the pain
You believe in healing and pray for it, but belief and breakthrough are not always the same thing. These words meet you in the gap.
You need permission to let go
The pain. The version of yourself you outgrew. The patterns you keep repeating. This book gives you the words and the grace.
You want to feel understood, not fixed
You are not looking for a five-step plan. You are looking for someone who gets it, and says the thing you have been feeling but could not say.
You are buying it for someone else
Readers routinely order a second copy before finishing their own, for a daughter, a sister, or a friend in the middle of something.
The pairing
Tears and Growth Bundle
Read some of it before you decide
Real pages, real photographs, nothing staged for the listing.
Until you lose your peace, you do not truly embrace and understand the importance of protecting it.
Even good people find themselves in bad struggles, seasons, and situations. It is not because they are horrible but because they are human.
With each tears that crossed my face, the person I once was slowly washed away.
Three movements, in order
The Roots
Naming what actually happened, without softening it. Most people skip this and wonder why nothing shifts.
Pruning to Peace
Deciding what stays. Mindsets, relationships and rooms that were right for a season that has ended.
Bloom Boldly
Beginning again as who you actually are now, rather than who you were before it happened.
What each one includes
One Book
- The Tears That Taught Me$18.99
- 167 pages, paperback-
- 30-day returnsIncluded
The Pairing
- The Tears That Taught Me$18.99
- Through Tears, I Grow journal$22.99
- 218 pages of prompts-
The Whole Body of Work
- The Tears That Taught Me$18.99
- The Freedom of Forward$18.99
- The Strength That Stays$18.99
- Blooming Bare$18.99
- One Still Whisper$16.99
- The Healing You Hear$18.99
- Questions, Christ and the Quarter-Life Crisis$16.99
Questions people actually ask
How much faith is in this book?
Faith is an important part of this book. Morgan openly shares her relationship with God and the role faith has played in healing and growth. Readers will find encouragement rooted in faith throughout these pages, alongside honest reflections on emotions and experiences many of us share.
What kind of book is this?
A blend of poetry, prose, and short reflections on healing, growth, love, loss, and letting go. Each piece can be read on its own, making this a book to move through at your own pace or return to whenever you need it.
I do not really finish books anymore. Is this still for me?
Yes. There’s no pressure to read this book from beginning to end in one sitting. Each reflection stands on its own, so you can take in a few pages at a time and return whenever you need the words.
Will this be too heavy for where I am right now?
The book explores difficult emotions honestly, but it was written to bring comfort, clarity, and hope through them. Some pages may feel deeply personal, while others offer the reassurance and perspective you may need. Take your time and read what feels right for you.
Is it a good gift?
Yes. The Tears That Taught Me is often gifted to someone navigating heartbreak, loss, change, or a difficult season. It’s a meaningful way to remind someone you care about that they are not alone in what they’re feeling.
How long will it take to arrive?
Orders are typically processed and shipped within 3 business days. Once shipped, standard shipping typically takes 3–5 business days. Tracking information will be sent as soon as your order is on the way.
What is the return policy?
You can return your book within 30 days. Shipping fees are nonrefundable, and return shipping is the responsibility of the customer.
I felt like I was reading my life story in this book. As I turned the page it was both my past and my future.