Shar Thomas, an author hailing from Catonsville, MD, spent six decades on “The Hill” where her early life was heavily influenced by her mother’s traumatic experiences as a victim of sex trafficking. Due to these protective measures, Shar’s childhood was marked by a sense of timidity and caution, often leading her to miss out on typical youthful experiences. However, her life took a pivotal turn when she and her family relocated to the Mojave Desert following the inheritance of her childhood home.