Become one with the character as the story unfolds showing the wonder of trust and releasing memories of the past to embrace the beauty of the present moment and the possibilities of tomorrow. This is an allegory inviting you into the story of two magnificent birds, creatures of the forest who find strength in one another and healing through the gift of trust and understanding.Little Bird and Sage will capture your imagination as they weave their way through the wounds inflicted upon Little Bird and the wisdom of love, patience, and compassion of Sage. We all suffer trauma, for some the wounds run so deep they seep into present day life to hinder forward progression. Through this story you see how the past is released and the future embraced.Jan C. Booth, M.S. is an author, educator, and specialist in trauma, Complex PTSD and PTSD. She has worked in the fields of addiction and criminal justice and has served on crisis teams in a hospital and in a school district. She is a professor and business consultant. However, family always comes first. She feels that when a child is provided a loving and safe home environment, they learn tools for living and adopt inner resources to assist them in managing the complexities of life. When the home environment is more disruptive, she teaches skills to grow beyond the past and learn the tools and self-strengthening techniques to enhance their own resiliency to move forward in life with hope, joy, and compassion. She is a strong advocate for youth and embraces the possibilities within an individual and strives to empower others into the direction of their dreams and goals.