When the world shatters in a single morning, how do you begin to pick up the pieces? In Between The Stitches , Ona Carino invites readers into the raw, unfiltered aftermath of sudden loss, charting her journey from the depths of grief to the first fragile glimmers of hope. As a widow and solo parent to three young boys, Ona faces the unimaginable—yet in the quiet moments, unexpected signs and symbols begin to appear, guiding her toward healing. This memoir is not a manual, but a companion for anyone navigating the relentless landscape of loss. Through poignant storytelling, Ona shares the tools she discovers along the way: finding meaning in the symbolic, building a new community, and learning to trust her intuition through the most painful and terrifying decisions. With honesty and grace, Between The Stitches explores the power of connection, the courage to start anew, and the empowering nature of hope. For anyone searching for light in the darkest of times, this book is a testament that healing is possible—one stitch at a time.