Lashonder S. Demery, LCDC, is an author, licensed chemical dependency counselor, speaker, and recovery advocate whose life and work embody transformation, faith, and healing. As the author of Tears of a Lost Soul – 2nd Edition, Lashonder shares her deeply personal journey from trauma and addiction to redemption and purpose.

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Once living a life marked by pain, loss, and homelessness, Lashonder turned her story into a source of strength. Through faith and perseverance, she reclaimed her life and discovered that writing freed her soul—first as a means of personal healing, and ultimately as a way to inspire others to heal too.

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Lashonder has earned multiple certifications in recovery and rehabilitation programs, and she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. Her voice is bold, transparent, and transformative, reaching survivors of abuse, individuals battling addiction, families affected by separation, and anyone seeking hope.

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Today, she uses her platform to speak at events, guide others through recovery, and encourage people to share their stories. Her mission is clear: to remind others that healing is possible and that their past does not define their future.

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