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Baby’s Bounty
Diaper Drives: A Personal Journey with Baby’s Bounty Diaper drives hold a special place in my heart, particularly as a mother who had to start over. Baby’s Bounty, an organization I volunteered for while pursuing my second degree at UNLV, provided a lifeline during various stages of my life. Every time I moved throughout the…
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Sarah Jakes Roberts, Subpoenas & Strip Clubs 
Walking in Truth Thank you for sharing your story about having a baby at the tender age of 14. When all you wanted to do was hide and be invisible because your father is a prominent pastor , calling so much attention to your life. The very life you want to hide from. Thank you…
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Pastor Sarah Jakes Robert
Growing up I always hated when church people pushed their faith onto me. Like do you believe in God? My great aunt was the worst with her “church act” thank god for Elizabeth who came along to show me the real power of God. She didn’t force religion onto me. As soon as she met…
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I’m a Stripper, But That’s Not All I Am
I’m a stripper, but that’s not all I am. In fact, would you believe I can’t even dance? I don’t have rhythm. But what I do have is a mouthpiece. I am a professional trapper blessed with the gift of gab. I can sell water to a fish. I can’t even swim, but I’m a…
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Les Brown
Who is your favorite historical figure? One of my favorite historical figures is Les Brown, a motivational speaker whose influence resonates deeply with me. In fact, I am so inspired by him that I aspire to one day open for Les Brown himself! His impact on my life is profound; it even influenced the title…
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Let’s do Q&A: From Readers to Author Tiara
1. Tell me about what being a trauma specialist means to you? Becoming a trauma specialist was a natural progression for me after receiving my certification in yoga. Through my yoga journey, I discovered the profound healing potential of trauma-informed yoga practices. What defines me as a specialist is not just my formal education, but…
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Leslie Mills
In my life journey, people typically react to me in one of four ways when they first meet me: 1. They immediately feel immersed in me. 2. They feel immediately overwhelmed by me. 3. They perceive that I feel superior to others based on my “status”—I usually view these people as secretly envious or jealous…
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Acknowledgment
To My Friend and Editor, Mark Mark Lenker, my sixth rainbow, deserves acknowledgment for helping me become a research analyst and for believing in my writing abilities so much that he edited my first memoir for free. How I Met Mark I met Mark while pursuing my second degree. I was running late for an…
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Your Favorite Crime
My story mirrors the tragedies of Shakespeare, where characters face deep sorrow and turmoil, much like I’ve experienced. Despite the heartache and betrayal, there’s a resilience that shines through, similar to Shakespeare’s heroes who confront adversity with strength and introspection. Like them, I’ve found a way to reclaim my voice and power through writing and…
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Message: This Woman is Me
I feel like I was shot 10 times in the head and left for dead. Surely, if someone is shot in the head 10 times, they should be dead, right? But God wouldn’t let me die. Five months later, the person who shot me sees me not just surviving, but thriving. They wonder how I…
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