I am Lyndsi Richards a single mom of amazing boy and girl twins. I am originally from Hawaii and moved to LA off and on for about 11 years now. I was working odd jobs in restaurants, fashion, events, florals, catering, dance school etc. I kind of did anything and everything, I was just enjoying life trying to get the best out of every job, and then became a mom at 27 and it was the greatest yet hardest job I have ever received. Being a mother is the most important job on earth. You grow a human, then birth it, then make sure it stays alive and healthy. Not to forget having to remember to give your partner the same love and attention you once gave them before your children. We are super heroes mamas! I want us all to be empowered and inspired no matter the situation or circumstance you are in, know that your intuition is key and trust you will always know what the best decision for you and your family. Which is why I wrote this children's book. I separated from the father of my twins 3 years ago. It was the hardest decision I have had to make. Now looking back, it was the smartest for us all. We have struggled, had our major ups and major downs and still do, but at the end of the day it has to come down to loving, understanding and respecting each other for our children. I want to shed light on positive separation and give hope to everyone in circumstances where it doesn't seem like they can move forward. There is always love when you make children. The love should stay alive in a different way and be appreciated. I am now resilient, I am now open and I am now full of love after a lot of work and self reflecting and pouring my heart into this project. I wish for this book to give that to mothers, fathers and all children out there experiencing pain from a separation. We need more love, more understanding, and more appreciation for each other. I read my kids at least 2 books a night, and every time I read a new book I thought, I need to write something for them to understand why mommy and daddy are not together anymore. There are many kids in today's society that have separated or divorced parents and live in two homes. I wanted to make it okay and somewhat normal feeling. I placed it in the jungle and using animals to portray me and daddy to make it fun and exciting for my kids to see. I want to inspire more mothers/fathers to be open with their children about love, separation and co-parenting. It is hard work on all sides to maintain a healthy non-judgmental mindset. It was a long road for their father and I to finally get to a place where we can co-parent and still have appreciation for each other, but its worth more than words can explain. I think it's so important for their to be acceptance and hope for families with different circumstances when it's not the "normal". I hope you enjoy my book and get inspired to give more love and appreciation!