CHASING DOWN JOY

In Chasing Down Joy Rae Sanchez details her process of navigating the devastating loss of her child and the tedious, disorienting journey that followed. Sanchez shares the raw realities of mourning: the questions, the anger, the silence, while also revealing the quiet, hard-won moments where light begins to return.

A life about learning to carry loss while still choosing life. her reflection, vulnerability, and resilience show that joy does not erase grief but strangely coexists with it. Chasing Down Joy is both a tribute to her son and a liturgical grief guide for others walking through profound loss, offering the reminder that even in the deepest sorrow, the human spirit still reaches for hope.