Author Susan Habegger knows firsthand that our reflex is to avoid pain. But she also knows that when we do, it’s not long until disquiet and uneasiness settle in and become part of our new daily rhythm—one that plays to the tune of buried fear, lingering heartache, and a hovering awareness of pain.

So, what do we do with our suffering? How do we move forward with a new rhythm—a new song? 

Through intimate conversations, valuable reflection, and discussions about the Good Shepherd, who walks with us, A New Song will meet your need to make peace with suffering and find hope where you are. 

These pages will not offer you a clinical look at trauma or a five-step plan for healing. Neither is there the expectation to return your life to “normalcy” through toxic positivity that denies the reality of your pain. 

This book will, instead, be your steady companion, leading you through the uncertainty, out of the numbness, and toward healing. It will offer you a safe space, where you can take an honest journey. And, over time, it will be the backdrop against which you will hear notes of hope starting to blend—notes full of courage and peace that will create a new song.