is not just a memoir—it’s a battle cry for those shattered by loss, betrayal, and God-sized silence
Autumn Brown, co-founder of the Southeast Texas Civilian Taskforce, has dedicated her life to serving others. Born and raised in Southeast Texas, she launched the Taskforce during Hurricane Harvey in 2017 with her late husband. It now serves six counties with volunteer disaster relief. Autumn also partners with County Emergency Management, serves on multiple boards, and has led political campaigns. A mother of three, she’s earned numerous awards and believes kindness can spread just as powerfully as hate.
The Raw Truth: A Widow’s Journey is an unflinching memoir that explores love, loss, betrayal, and the raw aftermath of grief. After the sudden death of her husband, Autumn Brown discovered secrets that shattered her world even further. This book dives into the emotional chaos of widowhood—rage, isolation, and questioning faith—without sugarcoating a single page. It’s a voice for those who feel alone in their sorrow and a hand to hold for anyone facing the unspoken truths of mourning. Honest, darkly hopeful, and deeply human, The Raw Truth is a companion for anyone surviving the unthinkable.
Navigating unbearable sorrow after sudden death and emotional betrayal.
Wrestling with God through silence, anger, and spiritual crisis.
Finding strength in truth, pain, and unapologetic emotional honesty.
I didn’t know how much I needed this book until I was crying in the middle of chapter two. Autumn speaks the truth most of us are too scared to say out loud.
Jessica Miller.
As a pastor and a widower, I’ve read countless books on grief. None have hit me like this one. It’s raw, honest, and still full of hope."
Rev. Marcus Eldridge
This book gave me permission to feel everything rage, confusion, even joy. Autumn Brown is the voice every grieving heart needs.
Tanya Ruiz, Sacramento.
An impassioned plea for all those broken by immense silence, betrayal, and sorrow, The Raw Truth: A Widow’s Journey is more than simply a book.