It was the loss of Tamara Mitchell-Davis' cousin that motivated her to finally realize her dream of becoming a published author, and eventually operate her own self-publishing company.

Keep in touch with Tamara at www.theceowife.com

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You may not realize it, but pain has a way of making us stronger, giving us the power we need to finally live the life we were meant to live. The guests of this show are sharing their stories hoping it'll inspire and help you heal. Despite what you've been through:

* abuse

* neglect

* toxic relationships

* abandonment

* divorce

these stories are proof that you can live the life you truly deserve.

Sedrick Newbern didn't have the closest relationship with his father. As he got older, he realized how the hurt had affected him in other relationships.

Keep in touch:

Sedrick is an author, coach, and speaker. Learn more about him at www.sedriknewbern.com.

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You may not realize it, but pain has a way of making us stronger, giving us the power we need to finally live the life we were meant to live. The guests of this show are sharing their stories hoping it'll inspire and help you heal. Despite what you've been through:

* abuse

* neglect

* toxic relationships

* abandonment

* divorce

these stories are proof that you can live the life you truly deserve.

Takiya walked in her daughter's room to say goodnight and found her hanging over the bed, bleeding profusely.

Hear what Takiya learned about motherhood and discover how she and her daughter are working to help troubled youth.

Keep in touch:

Watch Candid Convos with Tei and Kiya on YouTube and Facebook and learn about their organization, Don’t Ignore the Scars, whose mission is to educate and spread awareness about adolescent self-harming behaviors.

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You may not realize it, but pain has a way of making us stronger, giving us the power we need to finally live the life we were meant to live. The guests of this show are sharing their stories hoping it'll inspire and help you heal. Despite what you've been through:

* abuse

* neglect

* toxic relationships

* abandonment

* divorce

these stories are proof that you can live the life you truly deserve.

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A teenage mom and high school dropout, Cynthia lost her mother to cancer while she and her son were young. Even though she was devastated, she found the determination to go back to school and earn her GED. And she didn't stop there.

Hear how Cynthia transformed her life and found a way to give back.

Learn more about Cynthia at www.allthingscynthiayoung.com

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You may not realize it, but pain has a way of making us stronger, giving us the power we need to finally live the life we were meant to live. The guests of this show are sharing their stories hoping it'll inspire and help you heal. Despite what you've been through:

* abuse

* neglect

* toxic relationships

* abandonment

* divorce

these stories are proof that you can live the life you truly deserve.

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Blossom Rogers, a victim of child sexual abuse, turned to drugs to hide the pain. Hear how she overcame addiction and homelessness and is using her power to provide shelter and resources for struggling women.

We tend to think that being raised in a good home would automatically lead us to having a good life. Unfortunately, that's not the case for all. Learn why Marcia Gibbs-Credle endured an abusive relationship and how she finally found the courage to leave.

Learn more about Marcia here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcia.credle

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