Karen Dhaliwal

Karen Dhaliwal is a passionate author, advocate, and mother whose heart beats for family, faith, and healing through storytelling. She wrote Who We Need alongside her children as a tribute to the wisdom and love of grandparents — honoring the powerful role elders play in shaping who we are.

Karens writing is inspired by real-life experiences and a deep belief that every generation holds a story worth sharing. As a certified peer counselor and leader in recovery and faith-based communities, she uses journaling, mentorship, and creative expression to empower women and families to heal, grow, and reconnect.

When she’s not writing, Karen is leading workshops, serving her community in Tacoma, Washington, and building a legacy of love through faith, family, and service. Who We Need is more than a book — it’s a movement to cherish the people who’ve poured into us and remind the next generation of who they truly come from.