Post Traumatic Faith

Peter Volkofsky is an author, spoken word poet, mentor / life coach. In 2017, Peter published his thriller Mia’s Magic Wand. In 2015 he published Beautiful Quest as an Ark House imprint. Peter has been married to his wife Penelope for thirty-eight years and together they have reared seven children.

I have reinvented myself frequently over my professional career. After I graduated from college at The Citadel (where I played NCAA Division I basketball), I was employed in the Marketing Department at the corporate headquarters of Wendy’s International in Dublin, Ohio. From there, I worked in hospital administration for Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. After getting married and moving to California, I became the Customer Service Manager for an academic publishing company in Santa Barbara. When our daughter was born and we moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, I became a police officer with the Cincinnati Police Department, where I was a SWAT Hostage Negotiator. In 2004, I obtained my Masters degree from Boston University. Following a family relocation to Texas, I started a school security consulting business and coached high school girls basketball. Each time I took on a new job, I had to develop new skills and faced different challenges. There was always a significant learning curve with every new position.

But my greatest challenge began in 2012 when I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Acral Lentiginous Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of my foot. By the time the cancer was detected, it had metastasized to a lymph node in my groin. Because my disease is extremely rare I was treated at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center. I had two surgeries to remove the tumors, and after I healed, I was put on a weekly injection of the drug, Interferon, to help keep the disease from returning.

I realize pain and discomfort can beat you to your knees and keep you there if you let it. But I also came to appreciate that I could use my hurting and anguish to harden my mind and make me more resolute.

I was no better at dealing with pain and discomfort than the next person. But every day, I found a way to survive, with the knowledge that I would need to do it again the following morning.

I wrote my book, Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life to help people find and live their uncommon and extraordinary purpose. The ten principles outlined in the book will provide the bedrock necessary to form the foundation of unshakable beliefs and dedicated behaviors to reinforce your attitude, no matter how much pain you must endure or how many obstacles you must overcome. Sustainable Excellence is available on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLGVTVS), Barnes & Noble.com, (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sustainable-excellence-terry-tucker/1137534840), or anywhere you can get a book online.

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Unfortunately, my cancer experience hasn't ended with me conquering my disease. The melanoma that had plagued me for over five years returned in 2017, and my only treatment option was the amputation of my left foot in 2018. The cancer reemerged again in 2019, requiring multiple operations. In February 2020, an undiagnosed tumor fractured my tibia. My only remedy, in the middle of the COVID pandemic, was an above the knee amputation of my left leg. I also learned I have tumors in both of my lungs.

But I refused to be a victim of this malignancy. I vowed to continue my fight. I knew the only way cancer could win is if I gave up or gave in to the disease, or it killed me.

In addition to my faith, I use my 4 Truths to guide the decisions I make in my life. These 4 Truths are:

1. Control your mind, or it will control you.

2. Embrace the pain and discomfort we all experience in life and use it to make you a stronger and more determined individual.

3. What you leave behind is what you weave in the hearts of other people.

4. As long as you don't quit - you can never be defeated

http://www.motivationalcheck.com

Gang raped and left for dead, loss of a child, husband falsely imprisoned, and a cancer diagnosis could have driven Carol into victim mode ....but instead, she became a victor with a determination to succeed. You will identify with Carol on many emotional terrains of love, loss, suffering, pain, heartbreak, and ultimately renewal. This is her gripping true story.

https://batteredhope.blogspot.com/

By the grace of God, Treveal endured the emotional stress of growing up overweight, stuttering, being bullied, being molested, having no father/mother in the home, becoming addicted to drugs/alcohol by 18, dropping out of college and becoming homeless by 19, a violent criminal by 20, incarcerated several times by 21 and who at his lowest point, with a gun to his head, was willing to give his life for a $120 bag of weed.

Today, Treveal is a Husband of 22 yrs., a Father of 4 Amazing Children, a Self-Worth Specialist, an Ordained/Associate Pastor, Mentor, Corporate Leader (16 yrs.), 2x Certified Personal Trainer, 3x Published Author, Inspirational Speaker, Podcast Host, Certified Life Coach and Business Owner w/ a 6 figure annual income.

Treveal’s life’s story exemplifies the radical transformation, sense of self-worth and quality of life that anyone can experience when they learn to see WHAT they truly are!

http://www.iamthepossible.com

Angela Marshall, also known as “Author Stone,” is an Augusta, Ga., native, entrepreneur and positive words powerhouse that utilizes her personal life experiences of struggle, strength and success to captivate audiences and readers abroad. Author Stone, is a motivational presenter, published bestselling author, columnist, ex-NFL wife and creative writing consultant. Having struggled through a lavish but sorely lacking lifestyle as a former NFL wife, that chapter in her life proved pivotal to her "wise words woman" nickname. It also produced the transparency in her inspiring inquiring minds want to know auto-biography, “Reality to Rags to Riches; The Story and Life of an Ex-NFL Wife.” Angela has been featured on the world’s most influential platforms. For all speaking requests, submit info to www.inotherwordsbystone.com

MEET TAMIKA Certified Life & Relationship Coach

Hey sis, I have been preparing for you for sometime now. Let me tell you a little bit more about me. I am an empowering woman of influence. I am a transparent author, pod-caster, life and relationship coach, and inspirational speaker.

My degree in human services and over 10 years working in the mental health field has prepared me for such a time as this. My natural knowledge and my spiritual gifts combined help women MEND RELATIONSHIPS, HEAL FROM THE PAST, and BOUNCE BACK after their biggest set backs.

God has called me to be the bridge over troubled waters. I'm here to help women become fully RESTORED. I have turned my trials into treasures. I'm going to help you do the same. I truly live a life to inspire and not impress.

https://www.tuesdaywithtamika.com/

They were average New Yorkers.

But in the aftermath, they became American refugees . . .

When the planes hit the Twin Towers, Christina Ray Stanton’s life changed forever. As the new dawn of terrorism began, the Manhattan resident and her husband fearfully witnessed the impact just six blocks away from Ground Zero. As toxic dust spread into the air, the Stantons boarded a boat off the island and into the unknown.

With a close friend dead and their beloved dog clinging to life, the Stantons’ faith in God was tested. But after months away from her home, Christina trusted in a higher purpose to claim a stronger future. This is their story.

Out of the Shadow of 9/11: An Inspiring Tale of Escape and Transformation is a little-told story of the far-reaching collateral damage of September 11. As a longtime local and veteran tour guide, author Christina Ray Stanton shares an intimate journey of the harrowing event. Through her long road to physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery, you’ll discover your own inspiration in tough times.

If you like true stories, heart-wrenching journeys, and emotionally raw perspectives, then you’ll love Christina Ray Stanton’s honest perspective.

For more than 15 years, Anthony and Nikole have devoted their energy to passionately sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. In April of 2006 when Anthony was paroled out of prison his number one goal was to see his family restored and share with others how to find freedom in Christ .On June 24th, 2006, Anthony & Nikole were remarried in a little Methodist Church in Kankakee IL. Since that day they have been following the Lord's direction together, publicly sharing their testimony and God's plan for marriage, family, and life, everywhere they go.

Bracha Goetz is not your typical Harvard grad - she's the author of 40 picture books that help children grow spiritually, inspiring each uniquely beautiful soul to shine.

Her books make life's deepest concepts clear - in a delightfully simple way - as children find big ideas in little words. Contact us at [email protected] to book Bracha Goetz for consultations, coaching, or presentations.

https://www.goetzbookshop.com/

Grief Specialist, Award-Winning Author, Speaker, Executive Coach, who established the Foundation for Grieving Children, Inc., Mary M. McCambridge (Mary Mac) shares her over 35 years' experience with those who are grieving the death of a loved one.

Before completing college, Mary Mac had experienced the death of four friends – two teenagers to drunk drivers and two college students to inoperable cancer. Later she would sustain many other deaths of family members and close friends including the murder of her former husband’s 11 year-old daughter, which took them on an 18 year journey to help solve the crime. It was these life experiences that led her to become involved in the field of bereavement.

Mary is host of The Mary Mac Show, where she lends her experience to comfort, soothe and educate those grieving the death of a loved one.

The Mary Mac Show is currently heard in 60 countries around the world, is considered among the top 10 best podcasts on grief and bereavement and ranks in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide.

She trained Assistant District Attorneys and Homicide Detectives on how to better communicate with crime victims and served as their liaison with families of homicide victims, often joining them at murder trials. She served as Founding Treasurer for the political action committee, Justice for All, and helped shape numerous pieces of legislation in New York to favor crime victims.

She has served as consultant to media surrounding homicide cases.

https://www.themarymacshow.com/

http://www.griefauthority.com