Her daughter’s absence became Barbara’s purpose: to break cycles of alienation, pain, and silence.
Barbara’s life was shaped by not belonging—from family struggles to a marriage broken by parental alienation that turned her daughters against her. The unthinkable struck when her 15-year-old daughter, Erin, took her own life despite Barbara’s pleas for help.
From that tragedy, Barbara found purpose. Now a wellness advocate, speaker, and author, she helps women heal generational wounds, navigate divorce, and reclaim their lives. Her story proves that even in unimaginable heartbreak, healing and transformation are possible—and can light the way for others.
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Amazon: Ignite Possibilities
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Memoir: Why I Survived, by Jennifer Lee on Amazon
