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It's time to break free from the clutches of narcissistic abuse, and reclaim your power as a black woman. In this book, you will find the tools and knowledge to recognize and escape abusive situations, heal from the trauma, and embrace a future filled with self-love and empowerment.

You've been through it all - the gaslighting, the manipulation, the constant belittlement. It's time to break free from the clutches of narcissistic abuse and reclaim your power as a black woman. In this book, you will find the tools and knowledge to recognize and escape abusive situations, heal from the trauma, and embrace a future filled with self-love and empowerment.

An estimated one in four women and one in six men is abused by age 18, most often by someone they know. Most of these sexual assaults are never disclosed, much less reported to the police. No Secrets, No Lies demystifies the cultural taboos and social dynamics that keep Black families silent and enable abuse to continue for generations. Through compelling personal accounts from everyday people, Robin D. Stone, a sexual abuse survivor herself, illuminates the emotional, psychological and hidden consequences of remaining silent.

A written companion and workbook for listeners seeking to reclaim their bodies as home in healing from sexual trauma. Body rites as a holistic healing journey, anchored in the practice of decolonizing healing and reclaiming body sovereignty, reaches back into indigenous roots and land-based healing. It centers remembering as a means of survival.

Growing up as a Martin would be impossible for this generation of youths who believe that the highest score wins the love of the parents these days. When you raise your children on chips and pizza, you'd get a boot in your ass by my father, the patriarch and cornerstone of my family, who would just sneer a, "What you looking at boy? You better learn how to cook a decent meal, or I'll teach your ass how after I retrieve my size 12's out of your hind parts, you dig?"

Narrated by award-winning actress, Shariba Rivers, Kari Kelley's Living Resiliently is a book that blends autobiographical information with tips for living a resilient life. As you listen to this audiobook, you will witness the many obstacles that the author overcame in her own life. You may also recognize that you are resilient as well. As you listen to this audiobook, you may discover that living a resilient life is not just possible, it is a calling.

On July 4 and 5, 2012, Jerri Lynn Sparks was nearly killed by her Ivy League-educated husband in a vicious assault. Instead of retreating in fear, she fought back and is now fighting to change the system that contributed to her attack by becoming a volunteer firefighter, political advocate, and educational speaker.

I extend this call to action to regular everyday people. Educate yourselves on the realities of violence against black doctors and the systemic issues that perpetuate it. Engage in conversations, both online and offline, to raise awareness and challenge the status quo. Support organizations and initiatives that fight for equality within the healthcare system. Breaking the silence is the first step towards eradicating violence against black doctors and creating a healthcare system that truly values diversity and inclusivity.