The Sh*t I Deal With

Coming out to loved ones can be daunting. Not being accepted by loved ones can have an adverse impact. But choosing love can have an immense effect. Listen and be inspired by my guess Summer and her partner, Arden, share their coming-out stories and how they overcame emotional trauma. 

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Wellness is an act of self-care, expression, and love. However, many of us struggle to find good practice and fully embrace the act of wellness. Listen and learn from my special guest, Rania F., as we discussed the importance of wellness. 

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)can significantly impact a person's life, relationship, and day-to-day activities. In this episode, my buddy, Joey, discussed his struggles with OCD and finding the love of his life. Please listen and be inspired. 

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Our childhood experiences can impact who we become later in life. This is especially true for my guest, Christina. At an early age, Christina witnessed her mother struggle with heroin addiction, frequently going in and out of rehab or jail. Christina's father remained largely absent from her life. These experiences shaped her to become a school psychologist to help others. Listen to how she overcame her struggles and deals with grieving.

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Motherhood has its challenges, but the rewards far outweigh the drawbacks. My guest, Mabz, has experienced her fair share of challenges and immense benefits of being a mother to two amazing and adorable kids. FYI, Mabz's four-month-old daughter is also a guest on the podcast, and she is cute!

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At the age of four, Brooke was physically abused by her mother. Then, while in college, she was sexually abused, and the college did not believe her story. Those traumatic experiences led Brooke to alcoholism and suicidal thoughts. In spite of it all, Brooke has been able to find healing in her mental health journey, and she is now a first-time homeowner!!!!!. Listen and learn how she was able to find healing. 

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Counting your blessings is essential. But understanding how to take advantage of your blessings is even more vital. Listen as my good friend Amar discusses his journey leaving his country, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to move to the US, earning his bachelor's and master's, traveling to three different continents, and now living and working in Dubai. Amar was able to have all these amazing experiences for FREE. Find out how he was about to do it!

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Navigating life as a young adult can be pretty challenging and confusing. Listen to my good buddy Erick as we discuss his journey and experiences with leaving the military on a sad note, experiencing heartbreak, pain, alcoholism, and finding love with TikTok.

Listen and learn about Erick’s redemption after hitting rock bottom a few times.

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Trauma experienced during childhood can have a significant impact on an individual. At a very young age, Duane witnessed his mother struggle with alcoholism. And as a young adult, he watched his younger sister struggle with heroin addiction. All of these traumatic experiences have negatively impacted Duane’s life. But through it all, Duane stays optimistic and focuses on his passion for cars.

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How I Found Love and Myself In Africa

Africa often gets a bad rap, but what if most of what you have learned about the continent is wrong? What if you can find love and, most importantly, rediscover yourself while in Africa? Ufuoma did just that. Listen to her journey. 

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Fake relationships are far too common nowadays. In this episode, Akira shared her experience dating guys with the wrong intentions. Listen as she offers advice on how to avoid fake relationships and 419 (scammers).

Losing a loved one can be devastating, and losing the love of your life can be even more pernicious. In this episode, my guest Jasmine discussed how she grieved the death of her mother and husband, with her husband dying from COVID at 27 years old. We talked about how their death impacted her, and how she was able to rely on her faith to heal from the pain and trauma.

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In the first episode of The Shit I deal With, I discuss how Chelsea acquired $96K in student loans and how she plans to repay her loans. Listen as she talks about her mistakes, obstacles and how she is navigating life right now. Be sure to follow on Instagram @ Abe_theconversationlist for more.