Soft Girl Rising: The War & the Woman

This is a deeply personal, novel-length narrative following Milvian, a woman who has survived trauma, loss, and instability, as she builds a new life rooted in love, healing, and family. The story is set primarily in Oakland, Sacramento, and later Alabama and New Mexico, and explores themes of generational trauma, resilience, chosen family, and the journey from survival to thriving. Milvian Malachi is a mother, wife, daughter, and storyteller born and raised in Oakland. Her writing is rooted in the lived experience of survival, healing, and the everyday battles faced by women and families in her community. Milvian's journey-from warrior to soft girl-reflects the strength she draws from her husband Marcus, her children Elijah Luciano Malakhi, her beloved daughter Miliv, and the wisdom of her Uncle G and father Melvin.Milvian writes to honor the resilience of those who refuse to be defined by their scars, believing that vulnerability is a form of courage and that love-especially the kind that survives war-is the greatest victory. When she's not writing, Milvian is surrounded by family, laughter, and the lessons passed down through generations. Soft Girl Rising is her testament to the power of hope, the necessity of healing, and the unbreakable bonds that carry us through every storm. This is a deeply personal, novel-length narrative following Milvian, a woman who has survived trauma, loss, and instability, as she builds a new life rooted in love, healing, and family. The story is set primarily in Oakland, Sacramento, and later Alabama and New Mexico, and explores themes of generational trauma, resilience, chosen family, and the journey from survival to thriving.