Once An Orphan

Once An Orphan

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Once An Orphan episodes

  • From Trauma to Truth

    Kimberly Ann held in so much beginning at a very early age. She was introduced to her mother, who was born with down symdrome, but didn't know why her grandmother was raising her. When she later learned she was a product of r*pe, she was filled with emotions, wondering who her biological father was and how he could do something like this to such a vulnerable human being. Filled with hurt, she had to navigate life not knowing. Through tears AND laughter, she became her mother's voice and at 37 years old, continues to put in the work to find truth. Someone knows what happened in Palm Beach, Florida 38 years ago. On TikTok, she's @hustleherdigital or Kimmy's World. She's telling her own story, in her own way.

    59 min
  • My Enemy vs. My Lord

    She was more than a drug user. From her very beginning, God had ordained this moment for Natasha to speak of His goodness. On the morning of April 16, 2021, Natasha LaTour was homeless. Having very little to maintain in her personal life, she found herself shot 10 times by accused serial killer, Wesley Brownlee and praying to God she wouldn't die. The alledged gunman is believed to have already murdered 5 people prior, when in the wee hours of that morning, gave reason for Natasha to believe she'll be victim number 6. She was bleeding out and on the verge of taking her last breath, when she spoke to God and asked him to save her. Ignorant to God's work, she felt the presence of her grand mother's and recalled their prayers for her. In that moment, she knew to call of the name of Jesus. Now sober, Natasha is screaming from the rooftop what she survived and how she did it. It was nobody but Jesus! No one can tell your story like you. As Natasha tells her story, it's impossible for her to do it without speaking of the goodness of our Lord and Savior. Facebook: Natasha LaTour TikTok: Natasha LaTour #crime #murder #beliver #christ #survival #addictionawareness #addictionrecovery #jesuschrist #jesussaves #jesusislord #attemptedmurder #documentary

    1 hr 36 min
  • Marry My 13 Year Old Daughter or Go To Jail

    Kimmie always knew she was adopted, but it was later in life when she learned that her biological mother was just a 13 year old girl and biological father was in his 50's? Do we still call it that R word or is the truth also forbidden?

    1 hr
  • Every Adoption Story Doesn't Have A Happy Ending

    In 1972, a young lady had given birth to her second daughter. Raised by her single father at the time, she was told she couldn't bring another baby into the home. That baby was given up for adoption. It's 53 years later and that baby decides to go on the road of discovery and find her truth. After putting in the work, Tracy discovered more about her biological family, including BOTH parents. However, her birthing person remains in denial, not accepting the fact that SHE birth a child that she'd given up. Though, this baby had a good adoption experience, she now lives in the second rejection by the very person who abandoned her.

    1 hr 3 min
  • Black Lives Don't Matter to Black People

    Terrance Brown was shot and killed while sitting inside of a vehicle causing no harm to anyone. David Carter was shot and killed in his home, causing no harm to anyone. Both men, loved by their families, senselessly killed and there's been NO justice. So, I say if Black lives don't matter to Black people, let's stop marching until we get it together. #BLM #blacklivesmatters #blacklivesmatter #unsolvedmurder #unsolvedmurders

    11 min
  • Adoption and Reconnecting with Biological Family

    Terry always knew he was adopted. An enjoyable experience, he still wanted and deserved to know his biological family. Growing up with good parents afforded him the opportunity to have the life he may not have had, otherwise. Thankful for the decision of his biological mother, he understood her rationale and was even more blessed at their reconnection.

    Sharing his story, Terry believes adopted children should know they're adopted.

    1 hr 1 min
  • Jeffrey Dahmer Held Him In Isolation For 18 Months

    As we know, not every victim made it. Most were beaten, raped, murdered and eaten; however, prior to being caught on the night of July 22, 1991, Tracy Edwards was able to escape and the nation learned the name, Jeffrey Dahmer. Admitting to murdering 11 men, Dahmer's stint in the military also gave him the opportunity to victimize other men. Mr. Billy Joe Capshaw was one of them and here, he tells his story.

    59 min
  • I Was Drugged and Raped by Jeffrey Dahmer

    Known for being one of the worst serial killers of all time, Jeffrey Dahmer was satanic. He drugged, raped, murdered, dismembered and consumed his victims. Admitting to eating the heart of one of his victims, Jeffrey was a true demon. Serving time in the military, Preston K. Davis, became one of his victims and shares his story of surviving Jeffrey Dahmer.

    49 min
  • Foster Care, Adoption and The Troubled Teen Industry: Trauma Is the Gateway Drug

    Sabrina was born to a Black woman and a White Man, but immediately placed for adoption. Her White adoptive mother made it easy for her to not have a "good" experience. Abused and neglected, she found herself being bounced around from state to state and from one troubled teen home to another. From being called a "Nigger" to Suzie Q", she felt no love or safe space in the home where she was raised.

    1 hr 9 min
  • The Cover Up In the Death of Kendrick Johnson

    On January 10, 2013, Kendrick "KJ" Johnson attended school like any other normal day. His father, Kenneth Johnson, said when he didn't hear from his son after school, he knew something was wrong. But when he didn't hear from him by midnight, he knew his son was dead. Initially, the county concluded that this was an accidental death. However, after the family conducted a private autopsy citing blunt force trauma, body wounds, deleted camera footage from the school, the parents knew that theory was a cover up in the muder of their 17-year old son. But who would want to harm this Honor Roll athlete and why? Questions remain unanswered, and the family continues to fight for justice. Kenneth Johnson, shares why he believes they're covering up the murder of his son.

    1 hr 2 min

About Once An Orphan

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Today's society doesn't like to acknowledge trauma. As a result, it perpetuates from one generation to the next. From adoption, abandonment, neglect, sexual abuse, incarceration to so much more, we…