An Upcoming Memoir by Kim Steinberg
Always and Everywhere
A mother's journey through grief and grace
The Inspiration Behind the Story
Grief
Loss
Faith
I'm putting the finishing touches on a story of discovery. From the darkness of despair to the light of God's love, it is first and foremost a story for seekers, of being lost, being found, of leaving and returning.
If you or someone you know has experienced loss, if you are angry at God, if your prayers seem empty, if you are new to faith or have drifted far from the church of your childhood, you are not alone. I hope my story inspires you not to give up on the spiritual life, to keep searching until the way becomes clear.
My quest took me to monasteries in the Pacific Northwest, the Sonoran desert and a remote island in Alaska, the site of my son's death.
I knew almost from the beginning this journey had to be shared. Along the way, I met other grieving people who had lost their faith, and those with deep questions, whose voices echoed my own. Why did my loved one die? Where is God in this? How do I go on?
BIO
Kim Steinberg is a memoir and personal essay writer who lost her adult son, Kieran, in 2023. Always and Everywhere is her first book length project. With a degree in Communication from Boise State and a Masters from Fielding University, she writes about tragedy, grief, and the transforming power of God’s love. Her work has been featured in several local publications including Idaho Magazine, Log Cabin Literary Center’s Writers in the Attic and Idaho Catholic Register.
She is passionate about supporting others on their path toward God. When she's not writing, she can be found seeking solace in nature and enjoying the outdoors. She and her husband, Si, live in the foothills of Boise with their two golden doodles.