Debut Author Sonya Daniels-Hines Releases Powerful Collection of Stories and Poems Exploring Faith, Resilience, and Healing

June 25, 2025 | Baltimore, MD — First-time author Sonya Daniels-Hines has released her debut book, Self-Care: Open Doors: Poems and Stories That Help You Overcome the Challenges of Life, now available on Amazon. The collection of narrative poems and short stories draws from Daniels-Hines’ life experiences and her community work to deliver an honest and accessible reflection on trauma, faith, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going.

Blending vivid storytelling with spiritual insight, Self-Care: Open Doors invites readers into emotionally charged moments—from childhood wounds and generational pain to personal transformation and forgiveness. The book features dozens of poems and dramatic vignettes that give voice to people facing the kinds of battles rarely discussed in polite company: abuse, abandonment, addiction, and loss. But these are not stories of defeat. They are stories of endurance, truth-telling, and, above all, hope.

“In every open door, there’s a chance to walk away from something harmful—or toward something healing,” said Daniels-Hines. “This book is my offering to anyone who’s ever stood in front of such a door, uncertain if they had the strength to walk through it.”

A Baltimore native and founder of the women’s empowerment organization Daughters of Distinction, Daniels-Hines has worked for over a decade with underserved youth and women navigating hardship. That lived experience informs her writing, which is anchored in spiritual reflection and a belief in redemption. Many of the book’s poems are paired with reflection questions, encouraging readers not just to consume the stories but to process their own.

Critics and early readers have praised the book for its raw honesty and emotional clarity. While deeply rooted in Christian faith, Self-Care: Open Doors reaches across spiritual lines with its universal themes of healing and identity.

Self-Care: Open Doors is available in paperback and Kindle editions on Amazon at this link. The book is also suitable for book clubs, youth ministries, counseling circles, and anyone looking to engage meaningfully with life’s more difficult chapters.

About the Author

Sonya Daniels-Hines is a writer, motivational speaker, and founder of Daughters of Distinction, a nonprofit platform focused on the empowerment of girls and women through education and spiritual support. Self-Care: Open Doors is her first published book. She lives in Maryland with her husband and children.

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Author: Sonya Daniels-Hines
Amazon: Open Doors
Website: https://sonyarhines.com/