Books for healing and personal transformation

Welcome to the bookstore of AJ Speaks LLC. Rooted in over two decades of social service, mental health support, and reentry advocacy, each title is written to guide you through managing emotions and embracing true inner restoration. Remember: you cannot release what you refuse to name.

Read the books, do the work, lets heal together.

You can't release what you refuse to name.

When the Grave Let Go is a deeply personal memoir of healing, determination, and resurrection. At over 400 pounds, battling diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, and anxiety, the author was given a death sentence by her doctor: “If you don’t change, you’ll be dead in ten years.” It wasn’t just the weight; it was the reality that she hadn’t been taking her diagnosis seriously. But that wake-up call sparked something powerful: a decision to fight for her life.

This memoir takes readers on an extraordinary journey of transformation, both inside and out. With raw honesty and emotional depth, the author shares how she overcame trauma, emotional eating, fear, and the shame that once kept her stuck. As the pounds began to fall away, so did years of pain, silence, and self-neglect—revealing a woman determined not just to live, but to thrive.

When the Grave Let Go is not just about losing weight; it's about gaining life. It is a story of perseverance in the face of hopelessness, of learning to heal old wounds, and of discovering that sometimes, the grave we fear is one we’re digging ourselves, but we still have the power to climb out. This book is a beacon of hope for anyone ready to reclaim their health, their voice, and their future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Journey Continues

What happens after you survive what almost destroyed you?

In After the GRAVE Let Go, Aj Speaks takes readers beyond the memoir to reveal what happened next. Through honest reflections, life lessons, and years of personal growth, she shares how her healing journey evolved into The GRAVE Method™—a transformational framework designed to help individuals identify what they're carrying, release what no longer serves them, and move forward with purpose.

This is the story behind the method.

It's the journey of discovering that healing isn't a destination—it's a lifelong process of growth, reflection, and transformation. As life continued to challenge, stretch, and refine her, every lesson became another building block in the framework she now teaches to individuals, organizations, and communities.

 

Upcoming books

Purchase in Ebook form, hard back, or soft back.

Becoming

2/17/2027

365 Days of Becoming

2/17/2027

Unapologetically Aj

Fall of 2027

No Visible Bruises

TBA

Introducing our new young authors 

My Sister, My Friend, My Superpower

An Introduction

Meet Symiah, a brave seven-year-old girl born with a cleft palate, and her nine-year-old big sister, Symone, her protector, best friend, and biggest supporter.

When people hear the words cleft palate, they often think of a cleft lip, but Symiah’s condition affects the roof of her mouth. Although her journey may bring challenges and moments of fear, Symiah faces life with courage and strength beyond her years. She wants the world to know her story in her own words and to show other children that being different does not make them any less special.

One day, Symiah shared her dream of writing a book with her grandmother, and Symone was ready to support her every step of the way. While Symiah tells her story from her own perspective, Symone shares what it means to love, protect, and stand beside her little sister.

Symiah also wanted her story available in Spanish because she has Spanish-speaking schoolmates and wanted them and their families to experience her message, too. This book celebrates inclusion by welcoming both English- and Spanish-speaking families to share in her journey.

Accompanied by a coloring and activity book, My Sister, My Friend, My Superpower celebrates courage, sisterhood, self-acceptance, and the beautiful truth that our differences do not define us. Sometimes, our greatest superpower is the love we share and the courage to be ourselves.

Mi hermana, mi amiga, mi superpoder

Introducción

Conoce a Symiah, una niña valiente de siete años que nació con una fisura del paladar, y a su hermana mayor, Symone, de nueve años, quien es su protectora, su mejor amiga y una de sus mayores fuentes de apoyo.

Cuando las personas escuchan las palabras fisura del paladar, a veces piensan en el labio leporino. Sin embargo, la condición de Symiah afecta el techo de su boca, conocido como paladar. Aunque su camino puede presentar desafíos y momentos de miedo, Symiah enfrenta la vida con una valentía y una fortaleza extraordinarias. Ella quiere compartir su historia con sus propias palabras y demostrarles a otros niños que ser diferente no los hace menos especiales.

Un día, Symiah le contó a su abuela que soñaba con escribir un libro sobre su historia. Su hermana Symone estuvo lista para apoyarla en cada paso del camino. Mientras Symiah comparte sus propias experiencias, Symone cuenta lo que significa amar, proteger y acompañar a su hermanita.

Symiah también quiso que su historia estuviera disponible en español porque tiene compañeros de escuela que hablan español. Quería que ellos y sus familias también pudieran leer su historia y recibir su mensaje. Por eso, este libro busca que tanto las familias que hablan inglés como las que hablan español puedan disfrutar de esta experiencia.

Además de este libro, hay un libro para colorear y un libro de actividades para que los niños puedan aprender y divertirse. Mi hermana, mi amiga, mi superpoder celebra la valentía, el amor entre hermanas, la aceptación de uno mismo y la importancia de reconocer lo especial que cada persona es. Porque, a veces, nuestro mayor superpoder es el amor que compartimos y el valor de ser nosotros mismos.

My Sister, My Friend My Superpower

Symone & Symiah

My Smile is my Superpower

Symone & Symiah

Mi Hermana, Mi Amiga Nuestro Superpoder

Symone y Symiah

 

Mi Sonrisa Es mi Superpoder

Symone y Symiah

✨ GET READY FOR AN EXCLUSIVE, CURATED EXPERIENCE! ✨

Something intentional is on the horizon!

Prepare to experience a curated, exclusive event designed for a select group of participants who value emotional intelligence, personal growth, meaningful connections, and intentional relationships.

This is more than a gathering. It’s an opportunity to enter a space where like-minded individuals can connect with purpose, engage in meaningful conversations, and explore what it means to build genuine relationships.

Not everyone will be invited. Not every connection will be accidental. This experience is being thoughtfully curated with intention.

Your journey begins with The Relationship Mirror™ and its companion workbook. Do the work, embrace the growth, and prepare for what’s next.

📲 Follow AJ Speaks Relationship Goals on Instagram to stay connected and watch for upcoming announcements.

The right room. The right energy. Intentional connections.

Become Before You Attach.

— AJ Speaks

✨ SINGLE? READY FOR SOMETHING REAL? THIS IS FOR YOU! ✨

Introducing The Relationship Mirror™ Companion Workbook, created by AJ Speaks to help you do the inner work, build self-awareness, and become the person you hope to attract.

Whether you’re single and tired of the dating scene, frustrated with dating apps, or ready to move beyond surface-level connections, this experience was created with you in mind.

And if you’re already in a relationship and want to strengthen your connection, improve communication, and grow together, this is for you, too!

This is about more than finding someone. It’s about becoming intentional, emotionally aware, and clear about what you want and what you bring to a relationship.

But there’s something more coming! 👀

Inside the book, you’ll find a QR code that opens the door to an exclusive opportunity designed to bring like-minded individuals together—people who value emotional intelligence, personal growth, meaningful connections, and intentional relationships.

Imagine being in a room with people who share your desire for something genuine. No games. No settling for less. Just an opportunity to connect with purpose.

This will be an invitation-only experience, thoughtfully created by AJ Speaks for individuals who are ready to stop repeating old patterns and start approaching relationships differently.

💛 AND WE’RE BUILDING THE COMMUNITY NOW!

I’ve created an Instagram page exclusively for this community: AJ Speaks Relationship Goals (@ajspeaksrelationshipgoals).

Follow the page on Instagram to connect with the vision, join the conversation, and stay informed as we prepare for what’s ahead.

📖 Get The Relationship Mirror.
✍🏽 Get the companion workbook.
🪞 Do the work.
💛 Become intentional.

The book is anticipated for release in early 2027, and this is only the beginning. More details about the exclusive experience will be shared as plans develop.

Follow AJ Speaks Relationship Goals on Instagram and be part of the journey from the beginning!

Let’s grow individually, connect intentionally, and make room for something real.

BECOME BEFORE YOU ATTACH.

— AJ Speaks

Coming in 2027