I published my book...

"Speechless: A Mother's Memoir of Caregiving"

You may be aware that I have been working on a memoir project for the last few years. I’m please to announce it has finally been published!

About the book…

Are you a parent or caregiver to a child or adult with special needs?

Do you struggle to find hope in the frustration of daily caregiving challenges?

Sometimes, feeling alone, as if no one understands the trials you face?

Wondering how to cope with the worries and fears?

Meet Benjamin - non-verbal, medically complex, cancer survivor, with autism. He loves Disney movies, music, swimming, riding in the car, and flapping toys.

When a loved one cannot utter speech sounds to communicate, they are speechless but not silent. Our role as caregivers is to give voice to the voiceless.

Meet his mom, Kathleen, who understands the challenges of caring for a child with diverse abilities who needs extra support and may have an uncertain future. She shares her joys, sorrows, and frustrations of caring for a person with a disability.

Kathleen discusses her experiences with diagnosis, hospitals, professionals, behaviours, and joys with vulnerability and humour.

Join her as she leans into her faith to find strength and hope to withstand the tumultuous journey of the special needs world. Using a butterfly analogy, she reveals how she moved from caterpillar to butterfly, discovering a hope only her faith could sustain.

This is the story of her son and her life with him. The caregiving journey. The evolution of grief. The promise of hope.

About the Author:

Kathleen Knapp is a writer, speaker, and author of “Navigating Grief” and “Come To The Table” Devotional books.

She is currently working on her nonfiction memoir, “Speechless,” about her life with her son with special needs and the struggles and joys of being a caregiver.

Kathleen is a retired Registered Nurse with a BA in psychology, living in Western Canada. She and her husband have three adult children—two earthbound and one heavenside.

She loves travelling, pickleball, coffee, and chocolate.

Endorsements:

“This heartfelt story carries you along, and I soaked it all in, rooting for Kathleen and her family all along the way.

The emotional depth, vulnerability, and spiritual journey Kathleen shared in this memoir makes for a very compelling read.

Not only a well-written book, but a valuable resource to readers facing caregiving challenges, grief, identity crises, or spiritual questions.”

Dr. Susy Flory, New York Times bestselling author or co-author of a dozen memoirs, including The Unbreakable Boy, a recent feature film by Lionsgate Studios.

“Speechless is a deeply moving memoir that beautifully intertwines faith and motherhood. Through Kathleen’s powerfully raw storytelling, readers will feel a profound connection to Kathy, her family, and her precious son Ben.

As you turn the pages you’ll cheer, you’ll laugh, and you’ll weep—as I did.

Walk with Kathy and experience the spectrum of emotions that defines this journey.

Speechless is a testament to resilience, love, and the unwavering hope that faith brings to every step of the journey.

Let this book comfort you. Challenge you. And remind you of the unwavering faithfulness of Jesus — even in our seasons of sorrow.

A profoundly raw, deeply moving journey—one you will never forget.”

Nicole Langman, MSW, RSW - Therapist, Speaker and Author of You Are Wanted — Reclaiming the Truth of Who You Are.

“Speechless captured my heart from the first words I read. Kathleen beautifully articulates the profound, tender journey of a mother’s heart as she gives speech to her non-verbal son.

You will experience the joys and heartbreaks of this family in this deeply moving true story of a life that speaks volumes about the love and faithfulness of God.”

Becky Meyerson, author of 7+ devotionals, and self-publishing coach of “FINISH! Your Book” and “Framework”.

Now available on Amazon in paperback or ebook.