Sharing my Story in a Book

Sharing my Story in a Book

by Michaela Dema

Zürich

Be part of bringing the 26-Year-Old-Nothing story globally. A heartfelt personal chronicle, for anyone navigating the confusing, messy, and sometimes lonely journey of their twenties and beyond.

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A heartfelt story for anyone finding their way in their twenties

26-Year-Old-Nothing is the first book in the Late Twenty Something series. It is raw, honest, and deeply personal, a reflection of what it truly feels like to grow up, to feel lost, to start over, to dream big while carrying doubt, and to keep going when life feels heavy.

Through stories from my own life, small insights, and shared experiences, this book speaks to the one who has felt broken yet is searching for clarity, purpose, and self-discovery.

As a woman who has struggled with mental health, fallen, rebuilt, and kept moving forward, I’ve had the privilege of supporting and encouraging many others, especially women, to keep believing in themselves and chasing their dreams despite fear, setbacks, or uncertainty.

So many people urged me to share my story, not because it’s perfect, but because it’s real. This book is for the ones who feel behind, for the dreamers who feel tired, for anyone who wonders if they’re doing life «right.»

The book was officially published independently on January 26th, 2026, fully self-funded.

Now, I’m ready to scale it and bring it into the world in a bigger way.

Please note: The book is written in English.

  • Testimonial from 2022
    Testimonial from 2022
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    Appraisal from 2023 visible on my LinkedIn
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    Testimonial from 2024
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    Testimonial from 2025
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    Appraisal visible on my LinkedIn
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    Testimonial from 2026

A unique companion for modern adulthood

This project is special because it captures the unspoken truths of early adulthood in a relatable, authentic way.

This is not a generic self-help book. It’s a companion.

A voice that says: you’re not alone in this.

It walks with readers through confusion, growth, heartbreak, ambition, healing, and hope, reflecting what so many feel but rarely say out loud.

By supporting this campaign, you help transform this book from a self-published beginning into a movement that reaches readers worldwide, in bookstores, events, communities, and online spaces.

  • First samples came in the mail.
    First samples came in the mail.
  • First look at the paperback version.
    First look at the paperback version.

Why I need your support

I’ve already personally invested long late nights and own funds in the cover design, manuscript editing and formatting, printing samples, Amazon Print-on-Demand setup for paperback, hardcover and Kindle, as well as the initial publishing costs.

Now, I’m raising funds to take the next big steps: purchasing an ISBN bundle for this and future books in the series, printing the first 100 copies in hardcover and paperback, marketing and promotion to reach readers globally, building my own website and online presence, placing the book in bookstores, hosting book signings and community events, and covering the administrative costs of the WeMakeIt platform.

Your support helps turn this book into something bigger than me, into something that reaches hearts around the world.

Please note: The book is written in English.
Please note: The book is written in English.