When I Had to Stand and Walk Alone

WHEN I HAD TO STAND AND WALK ALONE

(From the Beginning Series)

A journey of letting go, finding purpose, and choosing peace.

This book is a collection of deeply personal poems written through seasons of misunderstanding, false accusation, emotional exhaustion, and quiet growth. It tells the story of what happens when you make the difficult decision to walk aware not out of pride, but for the sake of peace, clarity, and becoming who you were always meant to be.

The poems trace a path from the moment of surrender, through the pain of being misrepresented, to the discovery of patterns, motives, and unspoken agendas that once went unseen. Along the way, there are questions, regrets, spiritual insights, and hard-earned realizations about friendship, boundaries, and identity.

This book is not just about walking away.

It's about learning to forgive when there's no apology.

It's about finding strength in solitude.

It's about honoring your inner voice, protecting your peace, and still holding space for reconciliation - even if it never comes the way you imagined.

Through five unfolding chapters, The Beginning, The Breaking, The Revealing, The Exits, and The Becoming this collection invites you into a quiet conversation about calling, self-worth, emotional survival, and moving forward with integrity.

This is for anyone who has been misunderstood, misjudged, and misrepresented.

For those who chose obedience over popularity.

For the ones who had to let go to grow.

For anyone who has ever asked,

"Was I the problem?"

"Why didn't they believe me?"

"What if walking away is the only way to stay whole?"

This book is for you.

You didn't lose, you were set apart.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rachel Tugutu is a passionate advocate for children and social issues, as well as a dedicated student and accomplished author. With a strong commitment to making a difference in her community, Rachel has penned her first three insightful books, including "AMID MY QUESTIONABLE EXISTENCE," which explores the complexities of identity and personal growth, and "BREAKING GENERATIONAL CURSES," where she delves into the challenges of overcoming inherited struggles to create a better future. Through her writing and advocacy work, Rachel aims to inspire others to reflect on their own experiences and strive for positive change in their lives.