A tale of courage, love and resilience. Because They Loved Him follows Heather Windsong, a young Lakota mother as she fights to overcome unimaginable challenges, confront her past and build a future for her son. But with every step forward, the ties to her past threaten to pull her back. This is a story that compels us to remember love comes in all forms. It reminds us that sometimes love is best represented by staying and fighting, and sometimes love is best represented by walking away. Heather Windsong takes us on her journey of empowering, enduring and selfless love. She shows us what it truly means to heal.