Mop and Bucket: A Memoir of Love and Loss

When family tragedy strikes, love doesn’t arrive in grand gestures. It shows up in ordinary moments—in kitchens, hospital rooms, quiet drives home, and in the small acts of care that hold a life together. Mop and Bucket is an intimate memoir about family, grief, responsibility, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when everything changes. Melissa St. Martin shares the deeply personal story of stepping into a role she never expected, navigating complicated family relationships, and carrying the weight of love through loss. With honesty, warmth, and moments of unexpected humor, this memoir explores what it means to care for others while learning how to care for yourself. It is a story about resilience, boundaries, and the enduring connections that shape who we become.