In this gripping and insightful memoir, Lakisha Dowden courageously shares her harrowing journey through a childhood marked by abusive foster and adoptive parents. With unflinching honesty, she recounts the horrors she endured and the resilience that carried her through the darkest of times. Through her story, readers gain a deep understanding of the profound impact trauma can have on a child's life, as well as the extraordinary strength it takes to overcome it. Ready or Not: Understanding the Importance and Impact of ...
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In this gripping and insightful memoir, Lakisha Dowden courageously shares her harrowing journey through a childhood marked by abusive foster and adoptive parents. With unflinching honesty, she recounts the horrors she endured and the resilience that carried her through the darkest of times. Through her story, readers gain a deep understanding of the profound impact trauma can have on a child's life, as well as the extraordinary strength it takes to overcome it. Ready or Not: Understanding the Importance and Impact of Creating Healing Homes for Foster and Adopted Children not only serves as a powerful testament to the human spirit's ability to endure, but it also offers invaluable guidance for foster parents seeking to create environments of safety, trust, and healing for children who have experienced incredible trauma. Drawing from her own experiences and extensive research, Lakisha provides practical insights and actionable steps that empower caregivers to become beacons of hope and agents of transformation in the lives of vulnerable children. With a compassionate and informed voice, this book offers a unique dual perspective: a survivor's story of triumph over adversity and a guidebook for foster parents seeking to make a positive impact. Ready or Not: Understanding the Importance and Impact of Creating Healing Homes for Foster and Adopted Children is a beacon of hope for anyone touched by the foster care system, providing a roadmap to healing and a testament to the indomitable strength of the human spirit.
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