From foster care to doctorate: South Florida woman turns pain into purpose

For Dr. Alecia Rodriguez, family and transformation are deeply connected.

Today, the 41-year-old South Florida resident is a licensed psychotherapist, nonprofit founder, wife and mother of three adult children. She is also a foster parent who has opened her home to children in need, helping provide the stability and love she once longed for herself.

But Rodriguez’s journey to success began with trauma, loss and uncertainty…

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