In Healing Us, Daniel and his mother share a raw and deeply personal dual narrative that traces his descent into addiction and the family’s unwavering hope that he would return. From a picturesque childhood in suburban New Jersey to the grip of meth and heroin in an abandoned Palm Springs motel, Daniel’s story reveals how even a seemingly "normal" life can quietly unravel. But it’s not just about destruction. It’s about resilience, awakening, and the power of unconditional love.
Told in alternating voices...Daniel’s immersive, introspective chapters and his mother’s heartbreakingly honest reflections, this memoir offers a gripping look at the emotional, psychological, and familial undercurrents that often go unnoticed until it’s too late.
Every story has the power to change lives. In HealingUS: A Memoir, I share my unfiltered journey through trauma, addiction, and ultimately, recovery. This book isn’t just about my experiences—it’s about the universal search for healing, the courage to confront pain, and the resilience needed to rebuild life from the inside out.
Explore the moments that shattered Daniel's world and the insights that reassembled it.
Confront the social and personal barriers that silence our struggles.
Discover how vulnerability and perseverance can pave the way for a new beginning.
Witness how hitting rock bottom became the foundation for rebuilding a life of purpose, passion, and community impact.
Daniel pulls back the curtain on the chaos of addiction and the path to mental clarity, offering raw insight into what real recovery looks like beyond the buzzwords.
More than a memoir—it’s a roadmap for anyone who’s ever felt broken, showing that healing isn’t just possible, it’s powerful.
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Join us for an evening of literary immersion with celebrated author Daniel Regan. In this intimate on-campus reading, Daniel will offer sele...
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“This book deserves to be widely read by all those who care about healing—both individual and collective.”
— Dr. Aakash Shah, Emergency Room Doctor & Addiction Medicine Specialist
Dr. Shah, a nationally recognized leader in addiction medicine, underscores the urgency and impact of HealingUS: A Memoir. His words speak to the book’s relevance not just in personal recovery, but in reshaping how we think about healing as a society.

“Healing Us is more than a memoir... It shows how modern medicine, when guided by spiritual insight and human compassion, can restore not just the brain, but the soul.”
— Jim McGreevey, 52nd Governor of New Jersey & Chairman of the NJ Reentry Corporation
Governor McGreevey recognizes HealingUS as a transformative guide—not just for those in recovery, but for anyone seeking deeper human connection. His words reflect the book’s powerful blend of science, spirit, and compassion in redefining what true healing means.

With praise from leading addiction experts like Noah Rothschild, LMFT Healing Us by Daniel Regan is more than a memoir—it’s a movement. Discover the raw truth, deep healing, and lasting transformation that’s inspiring the recovery community nationwide.

In Healing Us, Lynn Regan shares a raw, heart-wrenching perspective on addiction from a mother’s eyes. Her words remind us that addiction doesn’t discriminate—and that love alone isn’t always enough. This memoir is a must-read for every parent, every family, and every heart that’s ever broken in the battle for recovery.
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