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 by Sonya Daniels-Hines is a powerful debut collection of poems and short stories that explores themes of trauma, healing, and hope. Drawing from her personal journey and work with underserved women and youth, Daniels-Hines offers honest, faith-rooted reflections on life’s toughest moments—abuse, addiction, loss, and resilience. Through vivid storytelling and spiritual insight, the book encourages readers to confront pain and embrace transformation. Each piece is paired with reflection questions, making it ideal for book clubs, counseling groups, and ministries. Raw, real, and redemptive, this book is a guide for anyone seeking strength through life’s hardest doors.
Self-Care: Open Doors by Sonya Daniels-Hines is a compelling debut collection of poems and short stories that explores the emotional weight of trauma and the transformative power of faith. Drawing from her personal experiences and years of community work with women and underserved youth, Daniels-Hines offers raw, honest reflections on abuse, abandonment, addiction, loss, and the quiet strength it takes to heal. Each piece invites readers to confront difficult truths while embracing the hope found in resilience and spiritual growth.
What sets this book apart is its blend of storytelling, spiritual insight, and reflection prompts—encouraging readers not just to read, but to process and grow. Whether used in book clubs, counseling circles, or personal devotion, Self-Care: Open Doors serves as both inspiration and guide for anyone facing life’s toughest challenges.
With compassion and courage, Daniels-Hines reminds us: every open door is a chance to choose healing, truth, and a new beginning.
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.
Contact
Author: Sonya Daniels-Hines
Amazon: Open Doors
Website: https://sonyarhines.com/
