Vanessa Canteberry

This anthology showcases nine women and one man that empower the world through their messages and businesses. The authors have lived their lives to empower, encourage, motivate, and inspire others along the way. In a world where people are for themselves, these authors share the importance of standing in the gap for others and being an example of truth and hope every day. As you read each chapter, be open to the journey and lessons presented by each author. Each journey is different, but they all lead to each author finding their truth and purpose. It shows that even though the journey is different, they all ended at the ultimate goal. Feel free to reach out to each author and tell them how their chapter resonated with you and make a connection. It is our hope that once you read these stories of empowerment, you will see how you can empower others in your life as well. You have the power within you. It's time to share it with the people who need it in this world

"Do I not matter" is a question that is often asked of a parent by children. The question is an honest one yet it can be difficult to hear because it can sometimes be uncomfortable for the parent to answer. Why? because it requires a moment of vulnerability by the parent, an opportunity to communicate either verbally or emotionally, answers that can be difficult to express for some. It requires an honest evaluation of digging into what the question being asked is asking. Can you as a parent sufficiently fill the void that is causing the child to question their importance in your life? Because sometimes the answers can bring up uncomfortable emotions stemming from a history that has nothing to do with the child who asks the question but, rather the unresolved issues from a difficult childhood of the parent especially when that parent comes from a single-parent household. Sometimes children can internalize things and believe that they are the reason for being abandoned by a family member or loved one. These unrealized patterns can then reveal themselves again when they themselves become parents. You discover that your children are exhibiting signs of the same emotional difficulties or patterns that you yourself experienced like anger or disappointment.