foster families Archives - Barbara Meyers

The Color of Nothing Release Day!

By Barb Meyers December 1, 2021daughters, Family, Mothers, Reading, Social Commentary, The Color of Nothing, Writing

I killed my mother. That's what I think the next morning when I see her on the floor in the kitchen with a puddle of orange juice floating around her.

The Color of Nothing Coming Soon #3

By Barb Meyers November 17, 2021daughters, Family, Mothers, The Color of Nothing, Writing

I began to hope Darla could succeed. I'd been writing a fictional version (originally entitled Sneakers for obvious reasons) inspired by my experience with Darla.

The Color of Nothing Coming Soon

By Barb Meyers November 3, 2021Inspiration, The Color of Nothing

Darla was 15. I honestly could not believe that her mother was going to leave her in a homeless shelter over Christmas!