One Foster Kid’s Story to Freedom

In her memoir, Collins takes us on a roller coaster of a road trip through the eyes of a dynamic 19-year-old. Finally free from all tethers of the child welfare system, she journeys from the city of her last placement to the closest thing she knows as home. The solo drive allows forgotten childhood memories to crash in. She recalls experiences with her dysfunctional parents, foster homes, family placements, and all the messiness in between. But buckle up, she doesn’t hold back. 

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Release Date: October 2026

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My dream is that someone, maybe even a past or present foster ‘kid’ (adult), will be called to pick up this book and gain new hope for themselves or someone they love. To them, I say: explode beyond the boundaries painted for you. Utilize your once unknown strengths, grown from your experiences, to become exactly who you dream of being. Because you are stronger and more capable than anyone else in this world. I see you. Go be the next president. This is the level of my expectation for you. You are foster kid fierce.