Ashes to Flame - Transforming Trauma Into Purpose
A Different Kind of Memoir
A Different Kind of Memoir
A Different Kind of Memoir
In Ashes to Flame, author Donna Simmons recounts a powerful, deeply personal, and transformative journey from the ashes of childhood trauma to the vibrant light of purpose. Born into a world shrouded by multi-generational cycles of abuse and child marriages, the author navigates a harrowing landscape of pain and betrayal, detailing the ch
In Ashes to Flame, author Donna Simmons recounts a powerful, deeply personal, and transformative journey from the ashes of childhood trauma to the vibrant light of purpose. Born into a world shrouded by multi-generational cycles of abuse and child marriages, the author navigates a harrowing landscape of pain and betrayal, detailing the challenges that devastated her early years but ultimately did not define the person she became.
Through poignant storytelling, she shares both moments of despair and the small victories that fueled her resilience. Each chapter reveals the transformative process of healing and self discovery - immersion in nature, finding solace in creativity, and connecting with a community of support and advocacy.
Ashes to Flame chronicles the battle against the trauma of the past while highlighting the beauty of reclaiming one's identity and taking charge of their life's narrative. With raw honesty and hope, Donna Simmons inspires readers to confront their own traumas and discover their potential for growth and empowerment within. This memoir is a beacon for anyone seeking to rise from their traumatic histories and ignite their own flame of purpose.
Meet the Author
A Different Kind of Memoir
A Different Kind of Memoir
Donna Simmons dares to believe in a world where children can be free from abuse and exploitation. A native of Kentucky - a state burdened with thousands of cases of abuse and a history of child marriage, she is leading the charge for change. Donna successfully advocated for improved legislation in her home state that put an end to child m
Donna Simmons dares to believe in a world where children can be free from abuse and exploitation. A native of Kentucky - a state burdened with thousands of cases of abuse and a history of child marriage, she is leading the charge for change. Donna successfully advocated for improved legislation in her home state that put an end to child marriage through parental consent.
As a survivor herself, Donna realizes the need for healing, support, and empowerment for past victims. She founded The Survivor’s Corner, a support group that encourages those ready to share their survival stories. In her memoir, Ashes to Flame, Donna details her personal experience of survival and encourages others to find their own innermost transformative power.
Her journey through the trauma of child marriage and exploitation can also be accessed through interviews and articles in Good Housekeeping, Glamour, NPR, Stateline, Fox News, US News and World Report, PBS, the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, and the Louisville Courier-Journal, among many other outlets. She is a frequent panelist, speaker, and trainer, and has given keynote speeches at both national and international conferences as well as testimony before legislative committees.
Donna is a wife and mother of two girls and a step son, a business professional, and avid advocate for child welfare.