At just ten years old, Morgan Campbell began asking questions many children quietly carry in their hearts:
Why does my family feel different?
Is this normal?
Is it somehow my fault?
 
Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, Morgan was surrounded by love, yet her home life often felt confusing and painful. The tension of a family that could be both loving and hurtful left her struggling with trust, overthinking, and feelings she didn’t know how to explain.
 
As she grew older, Morgan became more withdrawn, wrestling with questions about identity, healing, and the future. Now, at eighteen, she is learning that life doesn’t come with clear answers—but faith can provide direction.
 
Start Somewhere is a raw and honest reflection on growing up in a complicated home, navigating emotional wounds, and beginning the difficult journey toward healing. Through vulnerability and faith, Morgan shares her story as she searches for who she is and what God might be calling her to become.
 
For anyone who has ever felt confused, alone, or uncertain about the path ahead, Morgan’s story offers a simple but powerful reminder: Every journey toward healing has to begin somewhere.
 
AUTHOR BIO:
 
Morgan Campbell grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and wrote Start Somewhere at eighteen years old. A naturally shy and thoughtful person, Morgan often finds herself reflecting deeply on life, relationships, and faith.
 
Her writing comes from a place of honesty and self-discovery as she works through the complexities of growing up in a family that was both loving and difficult. Through her story, Morgan hopes to encourage others who feel confused, overwhelmed, or unsure of who they are becoming.
 
Start Somewhere is her first book.
 
CATEGORIES:
REL012000 – Religion / Christian Living / Personal Growth
BIO026000 – Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs
FAM019000 – Family & Relationships / Abuse / Domestic Partner Abuse
JUV039060 – Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / Abuse
 
KEYWORDS:
Christian healing from family trauma; growing up in abusive home memoir; Christian coming of age testimony; faith and emotional healing book; overcoming childhood pain with God; Christian young adult personal story; discovering identity and purpose in Christ