Standing on the front steps of my daughter's home, I witnessed a serene moment unfold before my eyes. Two women strolled gracefully towards the mailbox, their leisurely pace mirroring the day's tranquility. Gratitude flooded my heart for the neighborhood's safety, where residents could enjoy such simple pleasures without concern.
The scorching Georgia sun beat down on my bronze skin as I sprinted toward the diving board, my six-year-old self filled with unbridled enthusiasm. "Mommy, Mommy, Mommy, watch me!" I shouted, craving attention as much as the very air I breathed. It was a typical summer day in the Peach State, with the temperature soaring to 90 degrees, wrapping the surroundings in a relentless blanket of heat.
Embarking on a journey of self-discovery after taking the ACEs Quiz and scoring 4 or higher is an act of courage that deserves recognition. If you find yourself at this pivotal juncture, know that Destined For Glory stands ready to be your companion on the path to healing. We understand the weight of your experiences, and our arsenal of blogs, podcasts, workshops, and personalized support is here to empower and uplift you.
Explore the complexities of the relational experience as we define the dark elements of abuse, anxiety, codependency, complex trauma, depression, and shame. Each element paints a unique stroke on the canvas of our broken lives. From the deliberate misuse of gifts to the haunting whispers of shame, we want to make the confusing, known, through definitions.
In his book, The Boy Who Was Raised As a Dog, Dr. Bruce D. Perry shared about the school shootings we have witnessed. He states that in his field of expertise and every part of every group that he's been a part of related to those shootings, he discovered that bullying is running rampant in schools.