Maddy's Light: A Mother's Journey Through Love, Loss, and Survival

Maddy’s Light is a raw, honest, and deeply moving account of a mother’s journey through love, trauma, mental health struggles, and the devastating loss of a child.

Jen Zale shares the story of her daughter, Maddy—a girl who could light up any room with her smile, who loved deeply, and who fought harder than most ever will.

From the joy of Maddy’s early years to the complex challenges of adolescence and young adulthood, this book takes readers through the moments every parent hopes never to face—and the strength it takes to survive them.

This is not just a story of grief.
It is a story of resilience.
Of a daughter who brought light into the world.
And of a mother learning how to keep breathing after her world shattered.

For any parent who has lost a child, fears losing one, or loves someone through struggle—this book is a reminder:

You are not alone.