Sloan NAF Upton is an accomplished author and mental health advocate whose work focuses on endurance, healing, and hope. Her personal journey through trauma recovery has led her to recognize the power of storytelling as a means of fostering connection and empowerment. In her debut book, “You Stayed,” Sloan offers readers a profound exploration of perseverance and the importance of unwavering support.

Currently, Sloan is working towards her goal of becoming a therapist, integrating her lived experiences with a firm commitment to trauma-informed care. She believes in the potential of each story to inspire change and create supportive environments for healing. Additionally, Sloan engages in mindfulness practices, creative pursuits, and community-building efforts when she is not writing.

Through her advocacy and literary contributions, Sloan aims to convey that hope is always present, even during life’s toughest challenges. Her message emphasizes that sometimes, the act of simply staying can lead to transformative change.