I was MANipulated

Coming Out as Gay & Accepting It

This episode features two stories with vastly different journeys coming out as gay in the early 2000s.  Caylie, from a small religious town in Texas, shares how she found acceptance and put her gayness straight into action while me, Melissa, I share how I was full of self-hate and turned to harmful dangerous coping mechanisms to survive. We discuss the fear of coming out, the necessity of feeling accepted, and although the LGBTQ+ community has become more mainstream over the decades we still have a long way to go.

I was a Kid Gang Member & How I Got Out

Floyd shares how his life started off on the streets in poverty to finding success owning his own business. Gang banging from a young age as a crips gang member he talks about gang life, prison life, and his determination to turn his life around. From prison to business owner, we learn how Floyd overcame obstacles to achieve excellence. This is a story from the streets to the boardroom, a story of true crime to true success.

Haunted by a Demonic Entity

Amelia talks about a time when she was tormented by a demonic entity while being on vacation. Being frozen in fear not knowing how to protect herself we learn that this experience pushed her closer to God. If you like this content please subscribe and hit the Like button. It will help spread the message.  If you have a powerful story that you would like to showcase please email powerfulsharesimheretoconnect@gmail.com.

I was MANipulated

Regina shares a story on a time when she was manipulated by a man that she was dating during the pandemic. She takes us back to her childhood and links how negative patterns from her formative years made her susceptible to this. If you like this content please subscribe and hit the Like button. It will help spread the message.  If you have a powerful story that you would like to showcase please email powerfulsharesimheretoconnect@gmail.com.

How STRESS sent me to the emergency room & DESTROYED MY HEALTH

To honor World Mental Health Day that took place on October 10, 2024, my guest Regina shares a story on a time where her mental health led her to such chaos that she wound up in the emergency room. In this episode of Powerful Shares: I'm Here To Connect we discuss the negative impact of stress and the importance of positive coping skills. If you like this content please subscribe and share. It will help spread the message.  If you have a powerful story that you would like to showcase please email powerfulsharesimheretoconnect@gmail.com.