The North Sar Book Series

A Steady Light for Families Navigating the Shadows of Medical Trauma

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The Aftermath: A Book on Attachment with NICU & Surrogate Babies

"The Aftermath by Nadeane Jackson is such a powerful and honest book. Reading it felt like sitting with someone brave enough to say out loud the thoughts so many NICU parents carry silently. The vulnerability in her writing is incredible. She captures the grief, guilt, numbness, fear, and complicated emotions around attachment after the NICU and trauma in a way that feels deeply real and validating.So many mothers will see themselves in these pages. I certainly did. What I appreciated most is how she challenges the idea that attachment is always instant and magical. She reminds parents that attachment is a relationship, and after the trauma, it can take time and that is okay.This book creates the safe space so many parents need. Honesty, beautifully written, and incredibly important."

- Fabiana Bacchini, Executive Director of Canadian Premature Babies Foundation.

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The Aftermath: A Book on Attachment with NICU & Surrogate Babies

"As someone who has gone through the NICU and the aftermath of the journey, I don't believe it's talked about enough. My daughter was in the NICU for 339 days and I was in fight or flight the entire time. I never had the opportunity to sit and mourn what could have been, this book reminds me I need that. I truly believe this will resonate with a lot of families."

- Lakethia, Mighty Little Giants

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The Secret Signal Series

A notable strength in the Secret Signal Series is the gap Nadeane identified in existing resources. Her observation that many books written for siblings of children with cancer still tend to center the narrative around the sick child is extremely insightful. Positioning The Secret Signal as a tool that gives siblings a voice and a sense of control is a powerful concept. The practical element—providing children with simple ways to express their feelings and communicate with adults—adds meaningful value for both children and parents navigating these situations.

- Jack Sterling, Liberty Book Publisher

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The Secret Signal Series

"These book gives children a powerful, developmentally appropriate, and engaging way to identify and express their feelings. Providing creative and experiential opportunities for children to process emotions during times of stress is incredibly important. As a counselor who frequently incorporates bibliotherapy into my work with children, I am excited to add these meaningful and supportive resources to my collection."

-Sierra Elliott-Cotton M.A., PLPC @ Great Oak Counseling

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The Secret Signal: A Book for Siblings of Children with Cancer

As a Certified Child Life Specialist, I deeply value resources that support siblings navigating the emotional impact of pediatric illness.

The Secret Signal offers children developmentally appropriate tools to identify their feelings, ask for support, and build resilience during an incredibly challenging time.

-Diane Morales, M.S., CCLS II, founder of Adventures in Child Life and Author of “The Big Sibling Guide to the NICU”

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The Aftermath: A Book on Attachment with NICU & Surrogate Babies

Finding the bond after the storm.

This deeply honest picture book offers comfort and validation to mothers navigating the emotional aftermath of NICU stays, high-risk pregnancies, or surrogacy journeys. Told through lyrical verse, it follows a mother who struggles with delayed attachment to her baby—an experience often left unspoken and misunderstood.

As she reflects on loss, trauma, and the weight of expectations, she begins to unravel the truth: love is not always instant, and healing takes time. Through grief, guilt, and ultimately self-compassion, she discovers that her response was not failure—but survival.

With gentle reassurance, this story creates a safe space for mothers to feel seen, heard, and understood. It challenges the myth of immediate connection and replaces it with a powerful message: attachment is a journey, and every path is valid.

It’s time to stop apologizing for how you survived and dissolve the shame.

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