Just Wait; There’s More: When I couldn't die, I learned to live

When life unravels and every reason to keep going seems to fade, what remains?

In Just Wait; There’s More, Carina Francis takes readers on a deeply personal, soul-baring journey through despair, survival, and renewal. What begins as the story of a woman pushed to her breaking point transforms into a powerful testament to the human spirit’s ability to rise, rebuild, and rediscover meaning after devastation.

Born in South Africa and later moving to Canada, Carina’s life is shaped by trauma, disconnection, and the quiet weight of depression. As she reaches the edge of her will to live, she is forced to confront everything she once believed about herself—her identity, her relationships, and her worth. From that confrontation emerges a story of profound transformation and resilience.

With raw honesty and emotional depth, Carina invites readers beyond the surface, into the hidden spaces where pain is often carried in silence. Her memoir explores the complexities of mental health, the unseen battles so many endure, and the courage it takes to face one’s truth without turning away.

Each chapter unfolds as both confession and revelation, illuminating not only the darkness of despair but also the quiet, persistent flickers of hope—moments of connection, grace, and healing. Through vulnerability, heartbreak, and faith, Carina begins to reclaim her life, one breath and one choice at a time.

More than a memoir, Just Wait; There’s More is an invitation—especially for those standing on the edge—to believe that there is still more ahead: more healing, more love, more life. It is a reminder that even broken pieces can be reshaped into something meaningful.

Haunting, tender, and deeply human, this book affirms that hope is not passive—it is a daily act of courage.

Content Warning: This memoir includes discussions of suicide, trauma, and recovery. Reader discretion is advised.