Author Description

Some women break. Some women bend. Aideen Ky Briones learned to rise—again and again—until she became unbreakable. Unbroken Thread is a deeply moving memoir of resilience, motherhood, service, and identity. From her childhood in the Philippines to the high-pressure world of American critical care, from military service to global mission work across Africa and South America, Aideen’s journey is shaped by moments that stretched her, humbled her, softened her, and ultimately transformed her. At the heart of this memoir is her son, Jericho—whose autism diagnosis divided her life into “before” and “after,” reshaping every priority and awakening a new purpose. Through the demands of nursing, the discipline of the military, the courage required in global humanitarian work, and the vulnerability of personal reinvention, Aideen discovers that every role she stepped into was preparing her for the next. In these pages, readers will experience: The frontline reality of nursing and emotional cost of caregiving The fierce, unspoken strength of parenting a neurodivergent child The unexpected calling of global mission work in Kenya, Tanzania, and Guyana The discipline and direction born from military service The courage to leave a familiar path and build a legacy with purpose A story of faith, identity, and becoming the woman she was always meant to be Told with honesty, grace, and breathtaking emotional clarity, Unbroken Thread is more than a memoir—it is a mirror for anyone who has carried the world on their shoulders and wondered if they were strong enough to keep going. This book is for mothers. For nurses. For immigrants. For military women. For anyone who has ever been stretched thin by life—and discovered a deeper strength within themselves. Your story is still being woven. And the thread that carried Aideen through every season may be the one that carries you, too.