A healing journey of resilience,
trauma recovery, and rediscovering life.
Welcome to the official site of Carina Francis, Canadian writer, journalist, and mental health advocate. Her debut memoir Just Wait; There’s More is more than a story—it’s a lifeline of trauma recovery, suicide awareness, and mental health storytelling. Through raw honesty and courage, Carina shares how she turned pain into purpose, helping others find light in their darkest moments.
Begin your healing journey today.
About the Author
Carina Francis
Carina Francis is a Canadian writer, journalist, and former radio presenter who was recently awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her outstanding contribution to mental health awareness in Canada.
Born and raised in South Africa, Carina brings a global perspective to her work, writing about healing journeys, trauma recovery, and mental health storytelling. Her debut memoir reflects her passion for authenticity and emotional truth, inspiring others to find hope in the face of despair.
Carina’s mission is to break the silence around mental health, encourage suicide awareness, and remind readers that transformation is always possible.
About the Book
Just Wait; There’s More
When I Couldn’t Die, I Learned to Live
In this debut memoir, Carina Francis takes readers across continents—from her childhood in South Africa to her life in Canada—sharing a story marked by healing, resilience, and mental health struggles.
This is not just a survival story; it’s a testimony of how trauma can shatter lives and how hope, faith, and self-discovery can rebuild them. With themes of suicide survival, emotional healing, and personal transformation, Carina’s book opens the door to conversations many are too afraid to have.
At its core, Just Wait; There’s More is a powerful reminder that mental health awareness saves lives, and that storytelling can be a bridge to recovery.
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