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.