The Night Blooming chronicles the harrowing experiences of authors and competitive Taekwondo athletes, teenage twins Sally and Jonah Ismael, as they navigated a traumatic childhood filled with abuse, bullying, and rejection. The twins faced immense psychological, emotional, and mental distress, ultimately grappling with chronic PTSD while seeking to uncover their true identities amidst society's stereotypes, labels, and stigmas.
The book is a reflection of the journals they kept over seven years of solitary training in their garage, where they were isolated, rejected, and abused. As they struggled with their pain and watched their childhood slip away, the twins began a journey of self-discovery, eventually unearthing inner strength that guided them towards a new path and a sense of purpose.
The Night Blooming serves as a testament to the healing power of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. It tells the story of two teenagers who bravely defied their abuser and overcame the many challenges that threatened to define them. More About the Book..
The chapters
Seperate Introductions by Sally and Jonah on their perspectives of their journey.
Who are we? Our behaviors, our dreams, and the way the world views us.
How their story began their first steps.
We saw rejection as a trigger to redirect our conduct back to the right path .
Learning to train alone in a garage. What it was like to be alone.
There will always be obstacles, adversity, challenges, doubters, and setbacks
along the way of achieving a person's life quest.
Pain is a contradictory term. Pain can exacerbate grief and magnify depression.
Encountering obstacles is essential to mental development.
Positivity is the quality of having an optimistic attitude while living through an endless series of battles with darkness.
Healing is a difficult process that we had to go through to heal.
We believed in our message, our purpose, and our dream.
Find your passion, develop your vision, arm yourself with discipline, and
focus on your goal.
Whether you have questions or you would just like to say hello, contact us.
Jonah and Sally
thenightbloomingsj5@gmail.com
Texas