Silence & Light
A Memoir by Lanya McKittrick, PhD
Available Now!
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New Version Launching July 22, 2025
A Mother's Journey
Dive into the poignant and powerful story of Lanya McKittrick as she navigates the uncharted waters of parenting two sons with profound deafness and, later, a rare genetic condition called Usher syndrome. Determined to provide the best life for Conner and Dalton, Lanya immerses herself in the deaf and hard-of-hearing and deafblind communities, accessing every resource to support their development and advocate for their future.
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Self-Discovery
In "Silence & Light," Lanya McKittrick shares an intimate account of her journey through diagnosis, grief, advocacy, and self-discovery. Readers will find inspiration in Lanya’s unwavering determination and learn the importance of seeing past pain to find positivity. "Silence & Light" is a beacon for anyone facing adversity, showing that through perseverance and support, one can find hope and light even in the darkest of times. Join Lanya on her journey of hope and healing.
Coming Fall 2025
A New Book by Lanya Lynn Elsa, PhD
BECOMING THE WOMAN I NEEDED
Becoming the Woman I Needed is a story about asking one of the most important questions a woman can face:
What do I really want for the second half of my life?
After decades of doing what I was “supposed” to do—achieving, caregiving, keeping it all together—I realized I didn’t actually know what I wanted. Not really.
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This memoir is about what happened when I got quiet enough to listen. It’s about peeling back the layers of perfection, pushing past fear, and choosing to live in a way that finally felt honest.
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Because becoming isn’t about reinventing yourself—it’s about coming home to who you’ve always been.