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About Rebel. Mother. Queen.
For forty years, Patlee Creary lived a story she didn't write. Rebel. Mother. Queen. is the raw, lyrical accounting of what happened when she finally chose to stop striving and start being.
Through thirty-one powerful essays, poems, and spoken-word pieces, Creary chronicles a 'hero’s journey' from the depths of childhood trauma to the quiet strength of self-reclamation. Artfully integrated into this narrative is The Clearing—a 31-day journey of self-witnessing. Featuring curated reflection questions, this work acts as a vital mindfulness tool for the chronic overachiever and the healing soul seeking to witness their own story.
From the Primal Scream to the Sovereign Self
The book is organized into three powerful archetypal movements:
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Rebel: Breaking the silence of unmourned childhood and intergenerational trauma and rejecting the external narratives that demand we "perform" our lives.
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Mother: Grieving the "little deaths" of the past, nurturing the inner child, and discovering that being rooted is not the same as being stuck.
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Queen: Stepping into the sovereign strength of a woman who has returned home to herself and reclaimed the right to author her own legacy.
About the Author
Patlee Creary, PhD
Dr. Patlee Creary is a narrative, strategy, and conflict-transformation specialist and the founder of the Reyou Mindfulness Collective. Her work explores the intersections of self-reclamation, mental health, lived experience, and community empowerment. Based in Winnipeg, she facilitates workshops that help people witness their personal and collective stories so they can rebuild their identity, grow their community, and deepen their social impact.
Black History Month Event
Hear the Stories Live
Join Dr. Patlee Creary, 'Segun Olude, and Devon Clunis for a special Black History Month storytelling event: Black Voices on a Page: A Black History Month Reflection and Sharing Circle, presented by The StoryBridge Network in Collaboration with Project Lead Jude Obidiagha.
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Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
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Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Location: 115 Drake Centre, 181 Freedman Crescent, University of Manitoba (Asper School of Business Building)
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Format: In-person | Facilitated Sharing Circle