Her daughter’s absence became Barbara’s purpose: to break cycles of alienation, pain, and silence.
For Barbara, it began with a lifetime of not belonging—first in her family, then in a broken marriage that spiraled into a fight not in court, but in the fragile space between mother and child no parent should ever face. Parental alienation twisted love into fear, turning her daughters against her with cult-like intensity. She watched in anguish as her children grew terrified of being seen with her, their innocence stolen by manipulation. And then the unthinkable happened: her 15-year-old daughter, Erin, ended her life—a tragedy Barbara had pleaded with professionals to prevent.
Out of that unbearable loss, Barbara chose purpose. Today, she is a wellness advocate, speaker, and author who helps women navigate divorce, heal generational wounds, and reclaim their lives. Through her program Own Your Life, she offers the support she once needed, guiding others to rise above the pain with courage and hope. Barbara’s story is proof that even in the aftermath of unimaginable heartbreak, healing and transformation are not only possible—they can become a beacon for others still fighting in the dark.
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