“There has to be more to life than this.”
That was a phrase I found myself whispering over and over through the years—during painful moments, through long nights, and while carrying the weight of past trauma I had yet to face. That phrase eventually became more than just a cry for help—it became a title, a mission, and a powerful testimony. Moore to Lyfe was born from that space.
A Poetic Tale of Pain and Survival
Moore to Lyfe is the raw, emotional story of a young girl trying to make sense of a world that didn’t always make sense around her. It captures the early part of my childhood, told through my younger self’s eyes, as I navigated confusion, pain, abandonment, and resilience. This book doesn’t hold back—it speaks truth, even when it’s uncomfortable, because it’s built on survival. It’s not fiction. It’s a lived experience. The story is written with a poetic tone that balances trauma with hope, reality with reflection.
It’s not a fairytale. It’s not “three little pigs and a bear.”
It’s the real story of a child trying to find her place and her worth while the people she depended on most were lost in their own storms.
Inspired by Pain, Written for Healing
I carried this story inside me for over a decade. Since 2009, the memories, the scenes, the emotions—they never left me. But what truly pushed me to finally release Moore to Lyfe was the realization that my healing wasn’t just for me. I knew there were others out there silently struggling with their past, especially those who, like me, grew up having to grow up too soon.
Writing this book became my therapy and my offering. I wanted to give people, especially women, children, and those breaking generational curses, a story they could see themselves in. I wanted them to feel less alone and to know that survival is possible, even when the odds are against you.
For the Wounded, the Healing, and the Hopeful
My book speaks to those who’ve lived through childhood trauma, abandonment, or instability—and those who love them. It’s for anyone who has questioned their worth because of how they were treated. It’s especially for women who are doing the hard work of healing, raising children while trying to reparent themselves, and those who know what it’s like to ask, “Why me?”
But beyond that, it’s for people who believe in second chances, in healing, and in faith. If you’ve ever faced darkness and kept walking anyway, this book is for you.
A Spark for Healing and Self-Worth
I hope readers walk away with permission to feel, to cry, to reflect, and to heal. And want them to understand that their story matters, even the messy parts. I want them to know that trauma doesn’t have to be a life sentence—and that brokenness doesn’t mean you’re unworthy.
I want readers to believe that there’s Moore to life. More to them. More to come.
Most of all, I hope this book sparks healing conversations and inspires people to write their own chapters with courage.
From Book to Movement: Expanding the Vision of Healing
This is just the beginning. Moore to Lyfe is the first in a series. I’m currently writing Moore to Lyfe 2, which will cover nearly nine years of living with my grandfather after our mother never came back. The second book is going deeper into the raw reality of survival, but with even more growth, grit, and grace.
Beyond the series, I’m working on transforming the brand into a movement, offering digital journals, healing workbooks, merchandise, and speaking engagements. I’ve also begun creating tools for nurses, life coaches, and those in the holistic healing space, because I believe healing shows up in many forms.
About the Author
I’m Tamika Ford—a registered nurse with nearly two decades of experience, a mother, an entrepreneur, a faith-driven woman, and now a published author. I wear many hats, but the one I wear most proudly is being a light for others. I’ve had to rebuild myself time and time again, and every time I get up, I reach back to help someone else rise too.
I believe I was placed here for a purpose. And this book? It’s part of that purpose.
Connect with me:
Moore to Lyfe is available now on Amazon
[Website coming soon!]
IG/FB: @MooreToLyfe
