RECOVERING FROM REALITY

MY MEMOIR

As the star of the E! Reality series Pretty Wild, Alexis became a cultural icon after her very public meltdown became a viral meme. Her firsthand experience with substance abuse, combined with the explosive phenomenon of social media storytelling, ignited her mission to eradicate shame around the painful stories that inevitably save us – if we are brave enough to share them with others.  

In Recovering from Reality, Alexis shares how she learned to turn adversity and embarrassment into empowerment. Using her very public self-implosion as a source of truth telling, she pulls the covers off the misogyny, trauma, and abuse that fuels so much of popular culture. She also details the true story behind the ‘Bling Ring,’ from how she met the infamous burglary ring, to why how her involvement became a defining moment in her life.  

From panhandling drugs on the streets to partying with some of the biggest rock stars in the world (sometimes on the same day), Alexis’ life was more than just pretty wild – it was nearly fatal. After facing up to six years in state prison after her burglary conviction, Alexis got sober at nineteen years old, and began to build the extraordinary life she lives today. As demonstrated by her public journey from reality TV meme to sobriety, motherhood, and wellness, Alexis is living proof that you can heal yourself – and that hot and woke aren’t mutually exclusive. 

After two traumatic pregnancies and birth experiences, Alexis became a trained birth doula and a licensed drug counselor, working at her husband’s rehab, Alo House Recovery Centers, to help other addicts and substance users realize the truth they can live if they let go of the stories holding them back. As a survivor of the entertainment industry, drug abuse, eating disorders, rape, physical violence, and childhood sexual trauma, Alexis now helps others to see their pain as a portal for growth. 

Because at the end of the day, you can be anything you want – as long as you are willing to recover from your reality.

HERE’S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“We need to think about addiction in a more compassionate and intelligent way, and this memoir is a lovely, tender example.”

-- Johann Hari, New York Times Bestselling Author of Chasing the Scream and Lost Connections

“This book does not disappoint. Not only can you expect total transparency, but you will also walk away inspired, motivated, and educated. This book is for the person who is looking to be the best version of themselves and create their own future. A juicy valuable hit that will give you all the feels!”

-- Lauryn Bosstick Evarts of The Skinny Confidential

“Alexis Haines is a force to be reckoned with, both personally as a friend (you should go to Disneyland with her, it’s like the military) and professionally as an advocate for recovery. I have worked side by side with Alexis for years, and she possesses an undying curiosity about the what and why of recovery. Why are things the way they are? What can we do better? This book contains her answers. Unique and specifically directed to her generation, her personal journey from junkie rebel-rouser to sober mom and social entrepreneur is incredible. I always say, if there is one voice who can speak to the unique set of millennial problems, who really gets it, and who is a beacon of hope for that generation, it’s Alexis. Happy reading.”

 -- Bob Forrest, Renowned Addiction Expert and Recovery Advocate