Reclaiming Me: A Journey to Recovery and Redemption

Order incudes a SIGNED COPY and a bookmark of the author's choice!!!  In 2020, my life took an unexpected turn. What began as a breakdown became my breakthrough, forcing me to confront the parts of myself I had hidden, denied, and numbed for too long. This raw and deeply personal account walks readers through my entire life-growing up, becoming a parent, and working as a healthcare professional, all while battling addiction and mental health struggles. It traces the hard-won fight to reclaim my identity and rebuild a life I had nearly lost. As a nurse with over 20 years of experience, I’d spent my career caring for others, but I found myself at odds with the very care I needed. Reclaiming Me speaks to the stigma of addiction, particularly within the healthcare community, and emphasizes that recovery is not only possible but necessary for those who dedicate their lives to helping others. My story challenges the misconception that healthcare providers are immune to struggles like addicti