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Young divorcee’s memoir of rebuilding after marital abuse showcases the healing power of personal transformation.
September 9, 2025
She Writes Press
Nonfiction, Memoir
PRAISE FOR SHE JOURNEYS:
“...her description of the hard work it takes to ‘heal from the inside out’ will be inspirational to anyone hoping to do the same… A likeable and inspiring chronicle of self-actualization.”–Kirkus Reviews
“A gripping memoir that reminds us of our ability to overcome the unimaginable.”–Danette May, author of “Embrace Abundance” and “The Rise”
“Sarah May’s warrior-like courage in the aftermath of trauma is inspiring, riveting and powerful. Storytelling is a soul-retrieving art and ‘She Journeys’ is no exception.”–Terry Laszlo-Gopadze, editor of “The Spirit of a Woman”
“I couldn’t put this book down. With every word, my heart healed. Sarah’s wisdom is potent and moves mountains.”–Marina Triner, The Compassionate Somatic Coach
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ABOUT SHE JOURNEYS:
Few things can shatter our hearts like expectations.
Sarah expected to live happily ever after.
She expected her husband to honor his vows.
She expected his military helicopter to land safely.
But when the unimaginable occurred and her world unraveled completely, the undoing of her expectations left her on her knees, fighting for her life.
To save herself, Sarah packed her car, and set out to hike across the country.
But pain, codependence, and trauma challenged her as she moved forward.
Her journey took her from a sailboat to a yoga studio, from a therapist’s couch to a shaman’s ceremony; eventually selling everything and moving into a van, Sarah rebuilt, from the inside out.
“She Journeys” is a testament to the transformative power of healing.
From darkness to light, from a marriage ended to a life reclaimed, we are reminded that it never matters how we begin.
Only that we do. From wounds to wisdom, She is every woman who must find her way from heartbreak to homecoming.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
SARAH MAY: is a yoga instructor, Reiki healer, and intuitive.
She provides her clients with powerful practices and healing insights from the studio to private sessions, retreats, and women’s circles.
Sarah received her Master of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution and previously managed a non-profit.
“She Journeys” is her debut memoir. In 2020, she and her husband—fellow author Andrew Singer—converted a cargo van and hit the road.
They spend their time exploring and writing across America’s public lands.
When not on wheels, Houston and San Diego are her homebase.
Learn more at: www.shejourneys.us
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An Interview with
Sarah May
1. Your memoir candidly explores your healing journey after an abusive marriage. What do you wish people knew about abusive relationships and what it takes to leave?
It’s so hard to leave. From the outside looking in, I know this seems unfathomable; but from the inside looking out, I have so much compassion for the me that held onto hope that the man I fell in love with—the man I married—would “return” and treat me like he promised he would in his wedding vows. It's not like it starts out abusive (even though there were red flags). My ex-husband treated me royally in the beginning. It was a gradual descent into hell. Trauma bonding, denial, low self-worth, the false belief that “love is pain,” and loyalty were my operating system. You stay, even if he cheats, you stay, even if he tortures you emotionally, you stay, even if he harms you. It wasn’t until I wanted to take my own life, the depression so severe and his own suicidal threats so dangerous that I finally reached my limit. I woke up from the nightmare and realized I had to leave to save myself; even then, it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.
2. Can you share a bit about your Divorce Ritual? How did this help you, and how might it help others?
Just as we have the ritual of a wedding ceremony to mark the beginning of a commitment, it is powerful to have a ritual to honor the ending of one. Seven years after my divorce, I still felt triggered when I drove past the beach where I was married. Even though I had done a lot of healing work, I realized there was still a place I needed to revisit. I returned to the beach, burned the wedding vows my ex-husband and I had exchanged and released them to the ocean along with a piece of jewelry he had given me. Through that experience, I was able to find power, closure, and peace. I’ve created an online course where I guide others through the process of intentionally creating their own ritual in the hopes of reclaiming the freedom that I felt with my own Divorce Ritual.
3. You traveled across the United States on your own while searching for healing and freedom. What most surprised you on your journey?
My cross-country road trip served as a “thawing out” after the numbness and trauma in my marriage. That time was critical to get space, clarity, and reclaim a sense of strength and independence. Camping, hiking, and backpacking mostly alone, I rediscovered a sense of adventure and the possibility of a different life altogether. I fell in love with simple things: the smell of campfire, a beautiful view, an epic hike, the perfect song with the windows down. There is a quote that says “travel is one of the best remedies for a broken heart” and it certainly was for me.
4. What has your experience been like with Van Life? What advice would you give to others who are looking to travel and nomadic lifestyles as a form of healing?
In 2020 my partner and I bought a cargo van and built it into a camper. What was intended to be a few months on the road turned into five years, and I’ve loved every second. I minimized my belongings, left behind jobs, friends, and creature comforts to discover an alternative lifestyle that gave me the time and space to finally write She Journeys (writing was among one of the most healing things I’ve done). Our public lands are a national treasure and we have some of the most beautiful parks in the world right in our backyard. To anyone who is drawn to the road, to travel, to taking the leap…go, drive, hike, camp, be inspired, get lost, get found.
5. You’ve dedicated a lot of time to immersing yourself in various healing methods, including therapy, EMDR, Shamanism, yoga, spirituality, and psychedelics. What did you learn about these methods, and what did they teach you about yourself?
I will be “unapologetic on my healing journey” was my mantra. Whatever helps us pick up the pieces, whatever tools help us return to our truth and power, that is the way. Alternative healing modalities and a spiritual path were my way. Some of the most transformative and healing experiences have been guided psychedelic sessions where I’ve released trauma stored in the body and found a radical sense of embodiment. Writing this book was also deeply healing. Reliving the past was so painful, but the process of taking responsibility, finding forgiveness, and reconciling has set me free.
6. What do you hope readers will take away from your story?
I hope readers will find a sense of empowerment and hope. I hope that women who have experienced heartbreak like I did, or who may have sacrificed parts of themselves in the name of love, can find something that supports their own healing journey. If we can find some kind of redemption in our unraveling, some sense of purpose from our pain, we become alchemists. We own the narrative. We are not victims; we are powerful co-creators of this precious experience called life.
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