Portland, Oregon Apr 27, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - About the Book
Shirley Reed Moran’s powerful new memoir, The Aftermath: “We Do Recover” Part 2, is an unflinching, deeply personal account of one woman’s journey through the depths of addiction and into the light of lasting sobriety. Written with raw honesty and immeasurable compassion, this book pulls back the curtain on the truths about addiction that so many are afraid to speak aloud.
The Aftermath is not just a survival story it is a spiritual testimony. Moran chronicles the harrowing moments she felt utterly lost and alone, until she experienced a divine intervention: the hand of God reaching down to lift her up and walk alongside her on the road to self-discovery. With faith as her anchor, she found the courage to confront her past, face her demons, and ultimately reclaim her life.
Written with love and fierce encouragement for the addict who is still suffering, The Aftermath offers something rare in addiction literature: unfiltered truth paired with genuine hope. Moran doesn’t sanitize her story for comfort; she shares it in full so that others may see themselves in its pages and dare to believe that recovery is possible.
Part memoir, part spiritual guide, part love letter to the still-struggling soul, this book is a beacon for those who have been told or have told themselves that it’s too late. Moran’s message is clear and unshakeable: “If I can do it, you can do it.”
“Love and believe in yourself even if no one else does. Don’t give up and keep trying until you get it right.”— Shirley Reed Moran
About the Author
Shirley Reed Moran is a 48-year-old author, mother of seven, and advocates for addiction recovery. Of Navajo (Native American) and Black heritage, Moran brings a uniquely powerful and often underrepresented voice to the conversation around substance abuse and healing. Her life’s journey marked by struggle, faith, and extraordinary resilience is the very foundation upon which her writing stands.
Having overcome every obstacle placed before her, Moran now lives a clean and sober life. She is passionate about using her personal testimony to make a difference in the lives of others who are still fighting the battle she once fought. Her mission is straightforward: to help addicts achieve recovery, and to help their loved ones understand the depth of what those in addiction endure.
Moran understands she cannot change the world, but she knows she can change a life. And that belief is what drives every word she writes.
Previous Media Appearances & Promotional Activities
Shirley Reed Moran has already begun building a strong platform through media engagements, including:
- Podcast Interview — Kate Delaney
- Podcast Interview — Tucson Indian Center
- Television Appearance — Logan Crawford Show
Her growing presence across media platforms demonstrates both the urgency of her message and the audiences who are ready to hear it.
Connect with the Author
Facebook: Sue Reed
Availability
The Aftermath: “We Do Recover” Part 2 is now available on Amazon.
Media Contact
Seven Chapter Literary jack.smith@sevenchapterliterary.com +19712989500 8327 SE Schiller St https://sevenchapterliterary.com/
