Praying for Clean - Jacobson, Tricia

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Résumé :
Gone is the song of our family's happiness. Gone is the kitchen chatter, the laughing cousins, the energy of love. Something horrible came in and swept away the security and life we knew. Tricia Jacobson and her sister Pam grow up in a close-knit family in rural Missouri. But when their parents divorce, the once inseparable sisters take very different paths-Pam, the star student and athlete, begins to spiral into addiction, while Tricia learns to bury her emotions and press forward. What starts as a few bad choices for Pam quickly turns into a devastating battle with drugs, mental illness, and self-destruction. Tricia watches helplessly as her sister loses everything-her future, her safety, and even the ability to care for herself. From the moment Pam is found beaten and left for dead in a ditch to the countless times she relapses, Tricia struggles with the pain of loving someone she cannot save. Through heartbreak and resilience, Tricia builds a life of her own. She earns her law degree, starts her own business, becomes a mother and stepmother, and navigates love and loss. But her story is forever intertwined with Pam's. When Pam becomes pregnant, Tricia helps her make a loving but difficult choice. It's a choice that leads to a chance for a new life, a new beginning-but Pam's struggles are far from over. As Tricia fights for her sister, her strong faith helps her discover her true purpose: to advocate for those society too often forgets. A powerful memoir of sisterhood, substance abuse, and second chances, Praying for Clean is a deeply moving testament to the unbreakable bond of family. Tricia Jacobson is the author of the award-winning YA novel Nova: The Courage to Rise....

Biographie:
Tricia Jacobson is an award-winning author, passionate advocate, and voice for those navigating life's hardest battles. Her first book, Nova: The Courage to Rise, won the International Impact Book Awards for Young Adult and Female Empowerment, inspiring young women to find their inner strength in the face of adversity. Her newest work, Praying for Clean, is a raw and moving memoir that chronicles the personal and painful realities of loving someone through addiction. The book offers hope, understanding, and solidarity to families walking a similar path.Beyond her writing, Tricia has spent over two decades advocating for vulnerable populations. As the founder of 816 Loved, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering disadvantaged teen girls, she works to instil confidence, resilience, and self-worth in the next generation. Her commitment to advocacy extends deeply into the world of mental health and addiction recovery, where she champions improved housing, better treatment options, and policy reform to support both individuals battling addiction and their families. She collaborates with local leaders to repurpose vacant properties into mental health facilities, ensuring long-term, sustainable care.A proud mother to four daughters and a grandmother, Tricia understands the profound importance of faith, resilience, and unconditional love. She lives in Kansas City, where she continues to write, speak, and advocate with the firm belief that even in our brokenness, beauty and hope can rise....

Sommaire:
It starts like a thief in the night and then turns into a constant visitor at our family table. Over time, it takes over. Tricia Jacobson and her sister Pam grow up in a close-knit family in rural Missouri. But when their parents divorce, the once inseparable sisters take very different paths-Pam, the star student and athlete, begins to spiral into addiction, while Tricia learns to bury her emotions and press forward. While Pam fights a devastating battle with drugs, mental illness, and self-destruction, Tricia watches helplessly as her sister loses everything-her future, her safety, and even the ability to care for herself. Through heartbreak and resilience, Tricia builds a life of her own, navigating love and loss along the way. But her story is forever intertwined with Pam's. When Pam becomes pregnant, she asks Tricia to adopt her baby. It's a chance for a new life, a new beginning-but Pam's struggles are far from over. As Tricia fights for her sister, she discovers her true purpose: to advocate for those society too often forgets. A powerful memoir of sisterhood, survival, and second chances, Praying for Clean is a deeply moving testament to the unbreakable bond of family....