A raw, unforgettable memoir about family, estrangement, mental illness, and the fierce resilience it takes to rebuild a life from the ashes. From Broadway and the iconic M&M commercial at age seven to losing everything in 2014, Sheri Smith’s journey is marked by betrayal, grief, caregiving, and reinvention. At the center is Ray, her heart dog — a loyal German Shepherd whose presence steadies her through chaos. Mama Drama explores: • Dementia’s emotional toll • Life with an undiagnosed bipolar partner • The heartbreak of family estrangement • Starting over at sixty • And the soul-level bond between woman and dog Honest, darkly funny, and deeply relatable, this memoir is for anyone who’s ever faced loss, rebuilding, or the complicated love of family. Mama Drama proves that even when life explodes, light and love can still find their way in.