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Therapy is to Writing as Music is to My Therapy
What do you listen to while you work?“Everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” (Sylvia Plath) I usually listen to my heart while I work. Often, my heart feels like a song, so I’ll play…
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God
How important is spirituality in your life? “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1, KJV) “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is…
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Writing
What’s your favorite thing about yourself? Btw, if you like my writing, please subscribe it’s free and comment your thoughts as I am new to this platform. Don’t forget to like and share with someone you think can relate to my experiences. This is my raw authentic truth. My favorite thing about myself is my…
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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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Why Dr. Maya Angelou is My Favorite Historical Figure
If you like my writing, please tell me in a comment. Like, share and subscribe. Check out my blog titled, “Rainbows” Dr. Maya Angelou, the late poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, is my favorite historical figure. Her life was a testament to resilience, creativity, and unwavering strength in the face of adversity. Maya Angelou’s…
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My Story
My name is Tiara Christopher, and I’m here to share my journey of survival and resilience. I want to encourage you with my story and show you that it is possible to overcome anything and become everything! In 2019, the US Census Bureau reported the average African American household income was $43,000. Let’s break that…
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Rainbows
My life has been a series of temporary inconveniences, which were blessings disguised as problems. Before I tell you more about where I am going, I’d like to paint a picture of endless possibilities. Through my story, I want you to feel empowered by what I’ve been through and where I’m going. By the end…
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Passion
What are you passionate about? I am deeply passionate about transforming adversity into empowerment, both for myself and for those around me. My journey from the foster care system, through the hardships of domestic violence, and the struggles of overcoming racial injustices has instilled in me a relentless drive to inspire and uplift others. I…
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Chapter 3: Them vs. Me
It’s not enough to paint over a deteriorating home because underneath that lacquer is a home rotting at the base. The infrastructure needs repairing, but the fresh paint gives the illusion from the outside that the home is a fresh start, to a new and less complicated life. Berkeley is five miles from Oakland; but…
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Chapter 2: Mama, I’m Right Here!
I never had Mother’s undivided attention; so I deliberately misbehaved, thinking that was the way to get it. One day, I tried to get Mother’s attention by devising a plan to destroy Jeanne’s toilet. I thought that if I’d broken her toilet, she wouldn’t want to watch me anymore and Mother would have to watch…
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