About The Author

Terri-Parnell Desilva

Her turning point came when she entered rehab in Altoona, Pennsylvania, far from home and stripped of every distraction. There, she discovered what it means to truly let go-to surrender control and trust in something bigger than herself. Guided by faith and the Twelve Steps, Terri began the hard work of healing.

Today, she speaks from a place of hard-won peace and honesty. Her path through addiction and into recovery was the inspiration behind Trapped in My Own Mind, a story that reflects not just her pain but her rebirth. Terri hopes her book serves as a beacon of light for anyone feeling lost, reminding them that healing is possible, forgiveness is real, and God never stops waiting for us to return home.

Terri is now a proud mother and grandmother who finds joy in the quiet moments she once prayed for. Her life serves as evidence that redemption isn’t some sort of a dream, but a decision-one made every single day to press on, keep believing, and keep choosing hope.