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""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.

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""Praying for Clean offers readers a deeply personal account of loving someone through addiction. This book is an honest and compassionate testimony of a painful and difficult road toward healing. Tricia Jacobson shares her experience of witnessing her sister's journey through relapse, the hope of recovery, and the power of family love. This story reminds us that behind every statistic is a human being whose life is worth fighting for and that no one is beyond the reach of God's redemption. Anyone who has struggled to understand a loved one caught up in the cycle of addiction will find hope and courage in this book."" - Phil Hopper, Living Your Love Story: Timeless Wisdom for Dating, Marriage, and Intimacy ""Tricia Jacobson takes us deep into the life of someone who suffers from addiction, her sister. She also reveals the impact the addiction had on herself and her family. When the author worked on finding herself, she was able to reach out and find her sister. The two see the book as a way to create understanding about addictions by removing shame and judgment. It is with that understanding that real change can happen within the broken system of addiction treatment. Eye-opening and inspiring!"" - Yvonne Caputo, Fly ing With Dad: A Daughter. A Father. And the Hidden Gifts in His Stories from WWII ""The chaos introduced by family members in the grip of addiction to drugs and alcohol affects so many of us, but we are often silenced by shame. Tricia Jacobson's willingness to openly share stories of struggle, success, and unconditional love in Praying for Clean offers the reader hope and solidarity instead. A courageous story of brokenness and redemption."" - Tanya Hackney, Leaving the Safe Harbor: The Risks and Rewards of Raising a Family on a Boat

Author Information

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.

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