The Mirror of Addiction

The Mirror of Addiction

What happens when the place meant to heal you becomes the place that breaks you? In this raw and transparent memoir, JaCynthia Jenkins takes readers on a journey through childhood abuse, church trauma, addiction, rejection, grief, and ultimately—healing. From being labeled “mean” before the age of six, to enduring unspeakable violations hidden beneath the silence of family and church walls, her story exposes the wounds too many women carry in secret. For decades, JaCynthia masked her pain behind ministry, drugs, and people-pleasing, only to find herself broken and searching for love in all the wrong places. It wasn’t until she faced the root of her pain—and surrendered it to God—that true healing began. With unflinching honesty, she reveals: The generational silence that keeps trauma buried. - The hidden struggles of serving in ministry while suffering in silence. - The journey of raising a daughter while battling her own inner child’s pain. - The power of forgiveness—even toward those who caused the deepest wounds. - The process of exchanging shame for freedom and discovering purpose. This is not just a memoir—it is a testimony of survival, redemption, and faith. It is for every woman who has been overlooked, mislabeled, silenced, or broken, and longs to rise again. If you’ve ever asked, “Why me?”—this book will remind you that your pain has purpose, and your story is not over.