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Cassandra was a boss in everything she did and dating was no exception. She called the shots when dating and played the game like some men. She never let them get close enough to see her vulnerability or experience her love. Love, children, and family were the farthest thing from her mind; nothing was more important than her career, and this latest deal was her biggest. She had traveled the world for her career, but nothing would change her life more than that trip to the small town of Staton, Mississippi. Everything about the town was different than Cassie’s home state, Michigan.

It takes time and space to grieve well, but often our culture doesn't afford us these things. Drawing from her own experience with grief, Natasha Smith invites us into a reflection on what it means to grieve and how to cling to hope even in our darkest moments. Instead of providing quick-fix solutions, this book creates space for us to take time to just sit and grieve, learn, and heal in healthy ways.

This book is a testament to how low human nature can get and offers a comprehensive breakdown of the cases’ key dates before looking into the gritty details. In the chapters, you will learn about the origin of the word “serial killer”, dispel common myths about murderers, and get one step closer to understanding why people kill.

Ricky Bianchi is the confirmed bachelor that every woman wants, and every man wants to be. However, he has grown weary of the parties, wild times, and the endless stream of women. His best friend, Bernard Barrington wants him to settle down like the rest of his friends. However, no acceptable woman captures his heart, until Vittoria enters his world.

Formerly the Love Drops Podcast, the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast was relaunched in Fall 2021 by Natasha Smith—ceritified grief educator, author, speaker, and podcaster—where she shares authentic conversations on faith, family, and grief.This podcast was born out of a time when the world felt overwhelming—social injustice, division, and the weight of a global pandemic. It was loud. And in the midst of that noise, grief often felt overlooked. Yet, what we need most in challenging times is for someone to sit with us as we navigate loss and healing.Join me as we explore the realities ...

Today’s Christian women do not simply want nice fellowships and cookie-cutter answers about how to deal with life. Though churches are filled with good ministry programming—activities, outreach events, and an endless selection of options—many churches neglect their fundamental mission to...

Welcome to Natasha Denise_Survivingish Podcast where guests like you and me discuss MANY facets around Surviving Life After Kids. This podcast is for soon-to-be parents, current parents, want-to-be-parents, and everything in between. I aim to share authentic stories and point of views and promise to always keep it real. Expect to laugh, cry, agree, and/or disagree. Join me on this what-the-f*ck rollercoaster ride & be sure to like, share, comment, and subscribe if any of these conversations hit home!

John Barrington (Reflections) told Jeff (Reflections) that the history and wealth of his family were built on a foundation of lies. Some secrets went to the grave of John’s father, Bernard. During John’s childhood, Bernard Barrington, was distant and he never knew why. Even finding the love of his life, Josephine, couldn’t prevent the path that lay before Bernard. In this novel, you find out what lies laid the foundation of the family and how those lies rippled across time to affect the lives of the Barrington clan.

When a woman receives an unexpected positive pregnancy test, abortion often seems like the best or only option for a fulfilling future. Unplanned Grace beautifully challenges that myth, equipping listeners to support abortion-vulnerable women with a love that values life in every way.

What price is too great to pay for the one you love? Is it worth losing your identity to be who they want or need you to be? Jeff Woods, a struggling attorney and Vivian Johnston, an up and coming advertising executive, are faced with this very question. All that they know will change in an instance. It’s a story of love, betrayal and discovery with the backdrop of the Motor City to add to the flare of this suspenseful love story.

Welcome to Matthew 6;14 ministries: "Stories of forgiveness" a Christian podcast dedicated to sharing powerful testimonies of forgiveness that reflects God's boundless grave and mercy, Each episode we journey through heartfelt stories of individuals who have experienced the transformative power of forgiveness, inspired by their faith in Christ.Tune in for uplifting stories, spiritual insights, and inspiring interviews that will strengthen your faith and encourage you to embrace the gift of forgiveness. Subscribe now and let "Matthew 6;14 Ministries" guide you on a journey toward deeper ...

Heartbreak had always been Shannon Washington's calling card. Time and time again, she had been used by men, yet she kept picking the same type of guy. Just like Shannon (Reflections), Raymond Brown II had lost in the game of love. Raymond wanted a woman to look beyond his wealth and truly see the man he was, but the women of his past only saw the surface of the man he represented.

Dear Black woman, you are not alone. God has not disregarded your pain and suffering. God sees you. God knows you. God understands. In Black Woman Grief, Natasha Smith unearths a painful reality that is tangled within our nation's roots and DNA: trauma, loss, and grief are embedded in the lived experience of the Black woman in the United States. Smith talks about grief that is specifically applicable to Black women, providing them with affirmation and a safe place to exhale.