The Backyard Peace Project is a thought-provoking and inspirational anthology of real-life stories collected from individuals who turned their challenges into a journey of self-discovery, healing, growth, and purpose.  Why was this an important book for you to write?

The Backyard Peace Project was born from a deep knowing that the world is craving connection, compassion, and realness. For years, I’ve witnessed people carry their pain in silence, high achievers, parents, leaders, community members, all doing their best while battling private storms. I’ve learned through my own journey that peace begins in our own backyard. It starts with one human being willing to tell the truth about their experience.

This book felt important because it gathers those truths. It gives people permission to be human. It shows that even in the darkest chapters, there is possibility, purpose, and a pathway forward. Creating a space where ordinary people could share extraordinary stories of resilience felt like a powerful antidote to the disconnection and overwhelm so many are struggling with today.

What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?

I wanted this anthology to highlight several core ideas:

• Your story matters, even if you think it doesn’t.
• Healing isn’t linear, and there is no “right way” to grow.
• We are stronger in community than we are on our own.
• Trauma can become purpose, not by denying the pain but by transforming it.
• Small acts of peace ripple outwards, changing families, workplaces, and communities.

At its heart, the book reinforces the message that every human being is capable of rewriting their inner narrative and becoming a force for good in their world. You don’t have to be perfect to create impact. You just have to be willing.

What was the biggest challenge you faced in putting together this collection of personal stories?

The biggest challenge was holding the emotional weight of so many deeply personal, often painful stories. Each author entrusted me with chapters of their life that they had sometimes never said aloud before. My role was to honour their truth, protect their voice, and create a safe container for them to share vulnerably without feeling exposed.

Another challenge was weaving the stories together into a cohesive tapestry – ensuring each voice was celebrated individually while still contributing to a collective message of hope, resilience, and peace. It required delicate balance, sensitivity, and immense respect for every contributor.

What is one thing that you hope readers take away from The Backyard Peace Project?

I hope readers walk away knowing, deep in their bones, that they are not alone. That their struggles do not diminish them. That peace is not something they have to find “out there” — it is something they can cultivate within themselves, moment by moment.

If even one reader feels seen, held, or inspired to take the next step in their healing or leadership journey, then this project has done exactly what it was meant to do. I hope that every person who turns these pages feels more empowered, more connected, and more hopeful than when they began.

Author Links: https://linktr.ee/cathydomoney

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The Backyard Peace Project Anthology: Sharing Stories, Inspiring the World!

Finding Peace Through Struggle:

An Anthology of Hope, Healing & Human Resilience:

​What if the very struggles you face hold the key to your greatest peace?

​Finding Peace Through Struggle is a powerful anthology of real-life stories from extraordinary individuals who turned their deepest challenges into stepping stones for healing, growth, and purpose. These pages shine a light on the resilience of the human spirit and remind us that even in our darkest nights, peace is possible.