Some stories are not simply read—they are felt. They settle deep in the chest, stir memories long buried, and remind readers of the fragile yet unbreakable nature of the human spirit. In Transcending Through Time, author Kimberly Jo Correia delivers such stories—raw, honest reflections shaped by pain, survival, and ultimately, love.
Growing up surrounded by poverty, neglect, and abuse, Correia’s early life was marked by experiences no child should endure. Daily threats, bullying, and trauma forced her to mature far too soon, living in a constant state of vigilance. She learned early what it meant to wait—to wait to grow big enough, strong enough, brave enough to defend herself and the people she loved.
One defining moment from her childhood captures the essence of her work: commitment to survival, motivation to endure, hope in the darkest moments, and love as the ultimate rescuer.
At just nine years old, what should have been an innocent game of hide-and-seek turned into a nightmare. In what was believed to be a safer neighborhood, a man emerged from unseen bushes and pulled the child away from safety. Trapped, silenced, and frozen in fear, the world narrowed to the sound of laughter fading into danger. Yet, amidst the terror, one sound mattered more than anything else—her sister’s voice calling her name.
In that moment, hope was not abstract. Hope was audible.
Correia later reflects that she was not thinking about escape or consequences—only about staying close enough to hear her voice. Love anchored her to that spot. Love kept her alive.
When her sister refused to stop searching, shouting for help with unwavering determination, the predator released her. The reunion that followed was filled with tears, relief, and a sense of safety that would remain etched in memory forever.
“I remember how safe and protected I felt when I was with her,” Correia has shared. “That feeling—being seen, being fought for—that’s what love really is.”
This experience, like many others in her life, became a foundation rather than a breaking point. It is this transformation—from trauma into testimony—that defines Transcending Through Time.
Kimberly Jo Correia does not write to shock. She writes to connect.
“These stories are not just mine,” she explains. “They are human experiences. If someone can see themselves in them, then maybe they can see their own strength too.”
The book is a collection of heartfelt short stories that invite readers to cry, laugh, reflect, and grow. Through explorations of pain, perseverance, culture, and self-discovery, Correia challenges readers to look at their own lives through a broader, more compassionate lens.
“Growth doesn’t always come from comfort,” she writes. “Sometimes it comes from surviving what was meant to break you.”
Commitment is seen in the refusal to give up.
Motivation lives in the will to keep moving forward.
Hope whispers even when fear screams.
And love—love is the voice that calls your name when you are lost.
Correia’s book is an invitation to feel deeply. For readers ready to explore the unknown, uncover new perspectives, and experience the shared humanity within us all, Transcending Through Time is a journey worth taking.