Holding the Hope is a warning call and a beacon of hope to those who choose to adopt. This valiant mother shares the fight for her wounded child's life with us. The abused child, without the right help, can become the abuser. Jennette Dougan daringly breaks the unwritten code of silence about the ineffective therapies supported by many Social Service agencies -- treatment that leaves our abused children in the care of the State, languishing in the system, being moved from home to home, unable to bond and heal. Holding the Hope illuminates effective treatment that can save an emotionally disturbed child.

This story, from tragedy to triumph, will leave you with a deeper understanding of the anguish families endure behind closed doors as they attempt to love a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder. Jennette's eloquent writing skills bring to life the story as she lived it. Many would have thrown in the towel on this challenging child, yet Jennette persevered with her unbreakable spirit; emotionally damaged and bleeding, while she fought to save the child that tormented her.

This amazing woman is truly an awesome mom! Her story is an inspiration to us all. She teaches us to not only treasure our children but to honor each other as mothers and fathers. I have worked in the trenches with abused children and their families and am honored to have been a small part of helping this incredible family in their quest to pull their child back from the brink of insanity and murder.

Children are our future. By saving her daughter, Jennette has impacted the future by touching Katrina's children and their children. She impacted each child that Katrina would have bullied or tormented. Katrina can now reach out to those children with love and compassion. This phenomenal woman has touched us all. Holding the Hope will touch you.