THE STORY OF SEAN-SHINE

About the Book

The Story of Sean-Shine is a mother’s story about an incredible journey she shared with her son that started with a tremendous amount of joy and would end with an overwhelming sadness after his death from an accidental drug overdose. The story begins with Sean’s birth and shows through the progression of time the great love and devotion that developed in their relationship. After Sean became a teenager many problems concerning the law and drugs will create a tough road for the two of them to travel in their journey through life. Even with all the trials and tribulations in their journey, nothing can come between the love of a mother and her child. Although their journey together will end after Sean’s tragic death, it will not end a mother’s journey in the quest to stay connected to the son she so adored. After Sean’s death, the story continues on to tell of the many emotions, pain and heartache every parent goes through after the loss of their child.

About the Author

Betty Yochim lives in Kansas City, Missouri with her husband John Miller and Sean’s special pet dog Mugsy. She is the mother of three sons and grandmother of three grandsons who have given her so much joy over the years. Her youngest son Sean died at the age of twenty-one from an accidental drug overdose. His death left her searching to find ways to cope with his unexpected death. To that end, she wrote her book about the incredible journey she shared with her son, and the aftermath of feelings that come with the death of your beloved child.