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When you have been abused and bullied much of your life, can you raise an emotionally healthy child? What if that child becomes abusive himself? From an early age, my son, Seth, hit me on a regular basis. Because of my history, our interactions triggered me – to the point I began doubting I had the emotional strength to raise Seth successfully – but I knew I needed to push through those fears and stop the cycle of abuse that had been plaguing our family for generations.

This is a “how to” book for leaders in healthcare. Lessons learned from 30+ years as a nursing executive, an executive coach, and as an equestrian have been interwoven to describe what it takes for success as a leader for teams in healthcare and in horsemanship. The author sees similarities in both arenas.

Childhood sexual abuse leaves invisible marks that carry into adulthood and stop you from doing, dreaming, and achieving. The root of shame keeps you feeling undervalued, even in your own eyes. You lose years living in safe mediocrity instead of purposeful intention. This is not God's plan for you .Author Andrea S. Jones understands this all too well. Her authentic sharing of some hard truths will walk you through the steps a predator takes in grooming his victim. You will see how he becomes a loved member of the family while targeting his prey.

“Let There Be Light” is a beautiful marriage between poetry, prayers, and devotion. Written during a time when the world seemed silenced by the separation, fear, and devastation of COVID-19, this collection of poetry awakens the spirit and introduces listeners to a voice that unapologetically shares and strengths and vulnerabilities, passions and pains, along with honest conversations and affirmations that leaves listeners empowered with a deeper understanding that every question doesn’t require an answer but an mindfulness to maintain faith—despite what seems like spiritual silence.