<p><em>When the urn was empty, we each put our rose into it, signifying our love for Cassie. The urn would not remain empty; her memory on earth would remain alive in us. Huddling together, arms entwined, I offered a prayer to God committing Cassie to his eternal care. Meanwhile, the youngest member of the family, only 8 years old, spontaneously began drawing hearts in the sand. Multiple hearts -- hearts within hearts, small hearts, large hearts. When we turned back toward the shore, the beach was covered with them.</em></p><p><em>Before the Bow Breaks</em>&nbsp;is the love story of a mother searching for meaning in the life and death of her daughter, Cassie. Tormented by depression and anxiety, Cassie sought escape in alcohol and drug addiction. She was a paradox between wit and confusion, her life filled with dark, woeful tales and bright, fun-loving laughter.</p><p>Yes, grieving is ultimately about letting go, but it is also about finding peace and clarity in the letting go. By sharing her journey in&nbsp;<em>Before the Bow Breaks</em>, EsthersChild helps to guide other families of addicts as they work their way through grief, pain, and loss.</p>