The Diary of a Dope Fiend's Daughter: A journey through substance abuse: From hurt to healing

The Diary of a Dope Fiend’s Daughter is part memoir, part guided journal, and an offering of truth from author LaTanya Beasley-Carter. Told through a series of vivid vignettes, reflective prompts, and personal stories, Carter explores what it means to grow up in the shadow of addiction and what it takes to move forward with honesty, compassion, and intention.Raised in a household shaped by heroin use, LaTanya doesn’t just revisit her past. She invites readers to look at their own. With care and clarity, she opens the door to conversations many families avoid...the impact of substance use on children, the silence that often follows it, and the complicated love that can live between harm and healing.More than a personal narrative, this book holds space for those who have lived through similar dynamics. Whether you are a child, a parent, or someone navigating recovery, there is room for you here. Alongside her storytelling, readers will find thoughtful reflection questions, a healing agreement, and space to write what may have been carried quietly for years.The Diary of a Dope Fiend’s Daughter is not only LaTanya Beasley-Carter's story. It is an invitation for others to reflect, release, and consider how their own stories might change when spoken out loud. Read more