Book Overview

Dr. Ana Davies stands as a living testament to the power of resilience, transformation, and unshakable determination. Born into a vibrant cultural heritage spanning Hispanic, African American, and Native American roots, Ana’s life story is one of extraordinary survival and triumph over unimaginable adversity.

At just 14, Ana became a mother, thrust into a world of overwhelming challenges. Caught in the grip of gang life and battling addiction, she faced the harsh realities of incarceration, with multiple prison sentences marking her tumultuous early years. Layered atop these hardships was the silent weight of complex PTSD, born from a string of traumatic experiences, including the harrowing loss of her childhood innocence.

Yet, Ana’s spirit refused to be broken. In the quiet isolation of her prison cell, she received the heart-wrenching news that her first-born daughter had been molested—an event that could have plunged her further into despair. Instead, it sparked a profound inner transformation. In that darkest moment, Ana made a choice: to rise, to heal, and to reclaim her life with unrelenting courage.

On February 17, 2008, Ana walked out of prison and into a residential treatment program in Vista, California. It was here that her journey of redemption, healing, and self-empowerment began in earnest. With relentless determination, she forged a new path—not just for herself, but for those she would go on to inspire. Today, Ana is a beacon of hope, a woman who has turned her pain into purpose, and a shining example that no matter the depths of one’s struggles, true transformation is possible.

Book Link 

Loss of Innocence, Healing in Recovery: Broken: The Secret Battle Between Addiction and Recovery