'You're not alone.' Hollow words for any tender soul smiling through the day while hiding a deep sense of loneliness. For such a soul--like Dawn Downey--the friendliest encounter becomes an exercise in alienation. Through the stories in Searching for My Heart, Downey investigates why she feels left out, returning to themes of alienation, shame, and the self-awareness that leads to love. Downey is a seeker on a quest for closeness. Every step in her search is a homecoming, where she discovers connection begins with herself. A book for anyone with a desire to belong.