Shadows and Sunrises

A powerful debut memoir of shame, strength, and survival.

From a childhood under Martial Law in the Philippines to rebuilding a life in America, Shadows and Sunrises traces Sheilah Jane’s journey through teen motherhood, cultural dislocation, and the quiet rituals that held her together.

With fierce honesty and lyrical clarity, this memoir honors the unspoken wisdom of women who endured more than they ever shared.

A love letter to the in-between—the ache of diaspora, the echoes of dictatorship, and the unexpected grace of becoming whole.

For the girls who were told to stay quiet.

For the women who bled for their dreams.

For anyone who’s ever carried more than their share—and still found a way forward.