Born to parents who could not escape their battles with addiction and mental illness, Kelly entered foster care before her first birthday. At ten, Kelly and her two sisters were adopted by the Atwoods, who moved them from the busy suburbs of Chicago to a remote Michigan town, where Kelly found herself trapped in an abusive home. After the death of their adoptive mother, a darker side of their adoptive father emerged, and at sixteen, Kelly made a desperate escape.She thought freedom meant she could leave her traumatic past behind her, but every misstep forward was haunted by an undeniable truth: the pain from her childhood was everywhere, in everything, and threatened to destroy her chances at the life she'd always longed for- unless she turned around to face it.
Saving the Lost Girl is Kelly's testament to healing, courage, and the belief that a life of peace and fulfillment is within reach, no matter how your story began.
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Kelly Jean Torres defied the odds stacked against her from childhood, becoming a beacon of resilience and hope. Her journey is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome profound adversity. Statistically, individuals with high Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) scores or histories in the foster care system often face barriers to success in education, relationships, and mental health, but since running away from home at sixteen, Kelly has been on a mission to rewrite her narrative, creating a life that inspires and uplifts others. Though the effects of PTSD remain, Kelly's unwavering determination drives her to share her extraordinary story. She believes that the world needs authentic voices-voices of resilience, unshaken by the lack of traditional accolades, to show what survival truly looks like. Encouraged by the curiosity and hope her story ignites in others, Kelly wrote her memoir to connect with those who relate to her journey, as well as those eager to understand lives vastly different from their own. Kelly is a respected advocate in the adoptee and mental health communities, cultivating a dedicated audience on TikTok. She's sought mentorship from experts like Dr. Nicole LePera to refine her message and career path. Her thought-provoking essays have appeared on Medium, including in the feminist column Fearless She Wrote. An accomplished singer and songwriter, Kelly has captivated audiences, performing background vocals for acclaimed artists like Keith Urban, Jimmie Allen, and Matt Stell. Her 2018 debut album, How We Really Feel, earned praise from independent music publications, and she continues to write and record alongside her Grammy-nominated husband, Eric Torres, in Nashville, Tennessee. Most recently, she performed at the prestigious Nashville Nights Songwriter Festival in Denmark. Kelly is a devoted wife, mother of two, and proud dog mom to Butter, a spirited yellow Labrador. Through her work as a writer, artist, and advocate, Kelly is committed to proving that even the most difficult beginnings can lead to a fulfilling and meaningful life.
