Untold Chronicles - Issue 19

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DR. LATARSHA HOLDEN LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT

THE ROAD TO AN ANTHOLOGY: YOU ARE NOT ALONE

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“Here I was, just days after my 18th birthday and being thrusted into a potential wartime situation.”

September 11, 2001 was a date like most

of the military. For the rest of the world, it

As of today, I am celebrating over 19 ½ years

Americans I will never forget. I was assigned

was one of the most horrible acts they ever

of service in Army. I think about that decision

KP (Kitchen Patrol) on my 5th day of basic

witnessed, but for me I was unable to even

I made as a barely 18-year-old kid on Septem-

training at Ft. Jackson. I was in the kitchen

see it.

ber 11th. The decision to not run from an

cleaning some pots when I heard a couple

I was at a crossroad in my life, it would have

obligation, but to stand up and honor it, not

soldiers yelling, “we are going to war!” The

been easy to ask the Drill Sergeants to re-

just for myself, but for my future family. Dur-

radio in the kitchen came on and alerted us

lease me from my obligation and return

ing my service time, I have developed lifelong

that planes had crashed into the Towers in

home to St. Louis. Here I was, just days after

bonds with so many people and matured

New York. The entire base shut down and

my 18th birthday and being thrusted into a

mentally and physical as a person. I spent

everything just stopped. We were a few

potential wartime situation. I chose to stay,

10 years enlisted and then transitioned to

days away from shipping off to the 1st day of

because growing up in the neighborhood I

the Officer’s Corps. I graduated college and

training and that date didn’t come for weeks.

lived was like a warzone. I grew up in an area

further serve my community as a law en-

Rumors spread throughout the soldiers in

where drugs and violence were frequent-

forcement officer.

registration that we were going to skip the

ly occurring right down the street. Hearing

has saved me from being involved in crime

traditional training and begin marksmanship.

gunshots and seeing drug addicts was an

and gangs that flooded my community. I

After that we would be shipped back to our

everyday occurrence in my neighborhood. I

wouldn’t trade this opportunity for anything,

units to prepare for possible deployments. I

joined the military to get away from that type

because without the military and a strong

saw people around me afraid of the unknown

of environment and to create a different path

support system, I would not be the Officer or

and some even requested to get out

for myself.

man that I am today.

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My time in the military

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Authors Corner Ashley K. Pittman Philanthropist - Advocate - Mentor Have you or someone you know suffered

and daughter Aree’a Lani’ and William

a pregnancy loss? Did you feel alone af-

Thomas Pittman Jr. to preterm labor com-

terwards? Did you wonder if your feelings

plications at 7 months pregnant. In this

were valid or common? Since the loss,

book you will learn how I overcame det-

did you experience strain in your relation-

rimental grief, depression, marriage de-

ship?As a woman, bearing a child is one

struction and my experience with having

thing that we should be able to do with-

more children after such a traumatic loss.If

out any question, right? Complications or

you have experienced such a loss and feel

miscarrying is not something that we think

alone, don’t think healing is possible after

about. But, complications and miscarrying

such a loss, or your relationship began to

in pregnancy does occur. This book is a

unravel afterwards, then this book will

collection of stories and events that took

give you hope and encouragement that

place in my life after I lost my twin son and

with time, and other ingredients I share, healing can take place if you allow it too.

“Heal Your Heartache.”

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BY OMEKIA MCNEAL Distractions: Is it Me? Could it be you holding you back? Well the best way to figure it out is to start at homeplate, take stock and get down to the nitty gritty. Ask yourself are you focused?

Is this really what I want to be doing with my life? Is there something that is keeping me from moving forward? All of the questions are not exhaustive rather they are a way to look in the mirror so that you can have a one on one with YOU to get your priorities in order. Figure out what inside of YOU, is lingering and most likely blocking you from greatness.

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Distractions: The Root Finding the ROOT of your distraction is a major step in the right direction because then you know exactly what to fight against, instead of just guessing. Now with those things idenitfied it makes it easier to sort through the complex system surrounding your repeated mishaps. The path will slowly but surely become clear of those obstacles making your pathway clearer in the process.

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JOYCE “LADY JOY” HESTER I A M J U S T L A D YJ O Y@ G M A I L . C O M

I am Joyce Hester a.k.a. Lady Joy. I am a survivor

Little did I know that I would spend the next four

of Domestic Violence. Over the course of my life I

years of my life being talked to like I was dirt on

have experienced five outlets of abuse- physical,

the bottom of his shoe, cursed out and more

emotional, sexual, psychological and financial

times than I care to admit beaten within inches

abuse. I have not always known that Domestic

of losing my life. So, because the only definition I

Violence was a part of my life because I had no

had for Domestic Violence at the time was some-

clear definition of what Domestic Violence tru-

one who beats a woman up, all of the things I

ly embodied. Domestic Violence started for me

experienced before I met the monster, I feel,

when I was seven years old however, I did not

left me open to the physical abuse that I lived

know it. I was sexually molested by my biological

through with him. I now know that it is all do-

father from age seven to thirteen. I then spent

mestic violence and I now spend a lot of my time

over twenty-five years in a marriage that was

advocating for those who have lost their voices

fueled with emotional, verbal, a little pushing

through a domestic violence relationship. I look

and shoving every so often and still did not see

forward to sharing information and insight with

that it too was Domestic Violence. While going

the Untold Chronicles readers on the subject

through a divorce I met a man who I thought was

matter of Domestic Violence. Know that GOD

my soulmate. We had everything in common and

loves you so much and so do I and there ain’t

I felt like where has he been my whole life to the

nothing you can do about.

point of thinking, the over twenty-five-year mar-

Peace, Joy and Love,

ital relationship had been a mistake on my part.

lLady Joy

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HEALING CLOSURE DELIVERENCE

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Oxtails

Ingredients *Two 750-ml. bottles dry red wine * 12 large oxtail pieces (about 6 pounds total) * 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter * 5 shallots * 5 garlic cloves * 2 medium carrots * 2 medium leeks (white parts only) * 1 medium onion * 2 celery ribs * 3 fresh thyme sprigs * 3 bay leaves * 1 bunch parsley stems * about 4 cups beef broth

Preparation Preheat oven to 325°F In a 4- to 6-quart heavy saucepan boil wine until reduced by about half (about 3 1/4 cups). Trim oxtails and pat dry. Season oxtails with salt and pepper. In a deep heavy ovenproof kettle just large enough to hold oxtails in one layer heat 1 tablespoon butter over moderately high heat until foam subsides and brown half of oxtails on all sides, transferring to a bowl. Brown remaining oxtails in 1 tablespoon butter in same manner and transfer to bowl. Coarsely chop shallots, garlic, carrots, leeks, onion, and celery.

Add vegetables to kettle and cook in 1 tablespoon butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened.

Arrange oxtails over vegetables and add reduced wine, herbs, and enough broth to just cover oxtails. Bring liquid to a boil and braise oxtails, covered, in middle of oven 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until meat is very tender but not falling off the bone. Transfer oxtails with a slotted spoon to a bowl and keep warm. Pour braising liquid through a fine sieve into a large saucepan and discard solids. Boil liquid until thick, shiny, and reduced to about 1 3/4 cups and whisk in remaining tablespoon butter.

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Dr. Latarsha

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Dr. Holden made US history by being named the 85th Mother of the year.

The United States of America reported over 500,000 individuals were

own words was...”uneducated” and “embarrassed” about her situa-

homeless in 2018, making up less than 1% of the population according

tion.

to Homeless - OECD.ORG. As we walk by those living on the streets

Humiliated, embarrased and feeling like a loser, Dr. Holden found her-

casually giving a few dollars to those holding signs on the corners, does

self cornered by her mind and eventually decided to commit herself

being homeless cross your mind? At any point and time do you ever

to a hospital in Riverdale, GA. The week long stay opened the flood

picture those human beings as yourself? Dr. Latarsha Holden endured

gates of faith and once a day she visited a padded room where her

this for close to four years along side her six children after finally escap-

desperate cries to our Father were made. During this last resort Dr.

ing a 10 year abusive marriage. At the age of 35-years old Dr. Holden

Holden realized she was not alone, a road to deliverance was possible

was not only unable to properly care for her family, wondering where

and the “Power to Rewrite her story” was already planted down inside

would the next meal come from or the warm night sleep, she in her

of her. The healing process took years and in the beginning of her heal-

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Contact Information www.drlatarshaholden.info 404-838-9587

ing process it was hard. The mental shift that took, was almost

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unbearable, but God. Dr. Holden purposely didn’t date during

I believe Covid -19, has negatively affected small businesses

the last five years so that she could spend time investing in

in my community. It affected our school system with the early

personal development and healing.

closing of our schools and it stole precious moments and mem-

Dr. Holden has defied the odds as she went from being home-

ories from the 2020 graduating class. I also believe it birth new

less with six children in the streets of Atlanta to a Political

entrepreneurs, authors and creative artists. People finally have

candidate in the “2017” election, from a GED to a Doctorate

the time to pursue their dreams, spend more quality time with

degree in Leadership Studies and a 12x published author. She’s

family and realize what’s truly important in life.There are some

now an inspirational speaker and the creator of a Christian

things money cannot buy.

comic book called “The Light Shall.” She has an inspirational

My platform is Leadership & Empowerment. One of the first

t-shirt line named “Genuine Expressions,” that was launched

things I did when Atlanta had its first lock down in April was

earlier this year. She recently made U.S history as she was cho-

come up with a creative way to send a positive message of

sen as the 85th National Mother of the Year “2020,” by Amer-

hope. I created a Christian comic book called “The Light Shall

ican Mother’s Inc.to ever hold that title. Her story is inspiring

Rule.” I wanted to remind people that God is with us, even in

people around the world, as it gives hope to others that they

times of uncertainty.

can re-write their story.

At this moment, I do believe Covid-19 is part of the new nor-

Untold Chronicles Magazine recently asked Dr. Holden to elab-

mal at least for the remainder of 2020. I want to encourage

orated on how she was dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic

people that it is during these times of uncertainty that we are

and here is what she had to say:

to lean into our faith, love our families and those dear to us,

The most challenging thing I’ve dealt with during the Covid-19

make those wrongs right, enjoy the simple things in life and

crisis is finding creative ways to spread hope, encouragement

appreciate that we still have our health.Life is short, so take the

and inspire others. As an inspirational speaker, I am used to

time to smell the roses.

being face to face with an audience, so finding ways to send

My upcoming project I’m working on is a new book on lead-

out positive messages and make an income was challenging in

ership. As a servant leader I know the importance of personal

the beginning of the pandemic.

development in one’s personal and professional life.

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MILLENNIAL

Corner NAOMI E. JOHNSON

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Hi there! I’d like this first message to be about the purpose of this Millennial Corner. My name is Naomi Esther Johnson and I am a daughter of the Living King :) I like to say that because for years, I struggled heavily with my identity. I am half Hispanic and half African American, but as I grew up, I never felt accepted in either group.

I was extremely shy, quiet, and a bookworm. I’m the only “mixed” one in the family as all three of my older brothers were born in Panama (the country, not the city.) I was a major tomboy and hated anything girly.

Now that I’m 23, I see that all of the things I saw as a disadvantage, God has either used it, or shifted it. So now, allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is Naomi Esther Johnson. I am a young woman who love Jesus

young woman who loves Jesus and is on a mission to share the love that He’s shown me. You may be wondering, what parts of me did He use and what parts did He shift, right? Well, I’m glad you asked! Because I’ve grown up in a multicultural household, I have encountered so many people from different walks of life. God has gifted me with the ability to maneuver and connect with people who don’t look, or sound like me. That shy, quiet, bookworm, God shifted and turned into an author. Because of the experiences I’ve had in life (good and bad), I’ve learned so much and I just wouldn’t be me if I didn’t share those lessons with others. So, that’s what my books are about. Struggles I’ve had with identify, fear, anxiety, depression, overdrinking, U C M A G A Z I N E & R A D I O - J U LY 2 0 2 0

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pornography, etc. And yes, I did say that last one. We’ll get to that topic another day! You’ll soon learn that I’m pretty transparent, but it’s because I don’t see how God can get the glory out of our stories if we only share the parts that don’t “seem so bad.” So, if you’ve made it this far in this message, I hope you know that your story is significant. YOU are significant.

Don’t be afraid of what you’ve been through, because God is going to use it in some way.

Even the nasty parts you don’t want to tell anyone. His word says that He works ALL things for the good of those that love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28).

Until next time, Nai

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Marriage Unmasked

By Apostle Johnnie & Toni Foster

We have learned The spouse can rekindle the fire of what has been lost by having date nights. Have dinner with one another and leave the kids at home or with a babysitter. When you get home continue the intimate time with your spouse. Wear some lingerie, lay some rose pedals on the bed, and put on some romantic music to spruce up the atmosphere.

Where there is financial hardships, put yourselves on a budget or get a job to help lighten the burden on your spouse.

We have found many wives complain about their bills, but many never want to help pull the load.

There is a Balm in Gilead who wants to reseal the bond that was broken. To reseal means to close something tightly so that nothing can get in. He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds, Psalm 147:3 When there is nothing missing, lacking or broken in your marriage, it will remain unbreakable.

What are some things that cause disruption? Below are a few we have come across.

Infidelity-when one strays outside of the marriage by committing adultery whether physical or emotional cheating.

Lack of Communication- Communication is a type of intimacy in a marriage. It brings a comfort in knowing your spouse is into you and embraces the time spent together.

It is a form of love being expressed from one to another.

Financial hardships- Sometimes things happen in a marriage that causes a financial hardship on your spouse. This can cause an emotion strain as well as heated exchanges with one another.

Social distancing- Maybe your spouse works many hours throughout the day and can’t spend time with you. This can cause a lack of connection andintimacy suffers within the marriage.

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Unbreakable Bonds

BY APOSTLE JOHNNIE FOSTER

When glue is used to repair something, depending on the type of glue, it can’t become undone. This is the same with a God ordained marriage.

When there is a strong foundation, it is not easily shaken. Many things can come against your marriage, but are you willing to stay the course? Are you willing to try and try and try again? Are you willing to forgive and forget the hurts, betrayals and adultery from the past? If you can answer yes, then your marriage has the opportunity to heal and be restored.

Marriage is teamwork! If you want out of a situation, try doing something different to help the household. This will help keep the spouse from working two jobs which takes time away from spending time together. This will not help a marriage, but cripple your relationship due to a lack of seeing one another. But we have good news!!!

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When two become one in a marriage ordained by God the bond is unbreakable. Many times in Kingdom relationships and in worldly marriages, the idea of marriage is to spend the rest of your life with your spouse; until death do you part. Unfortunately, it doesn't always work out that way. Something happened along the way. Something caused a disruption in the plans of God pertaining to the bond. A bond is defined as an agreement with legal force or a thing used to tie something or to fasten things together.

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Clint DeRon Johnson is a blend of writer/ illustrator /designer. He earned a degree in Visual Communication from Los Angeles Trade Technical College. Clint is best known as the creator of the comic character Matthew Cross: Faith Walker and co-creator of Lil Rock and the Hi-ups. In addition to that, Johnson serves in ministry, is a former recording rap artist, enterprising poet / spoken word artist appearing under the stage name Saint Ice. Johnson has over 30 years of experience in illustration, design, and print-related fields. Mr. Johnson’s art has graced covers, storyboards, children’s books, and comics. His main areas of interest are publishing, intellectual property development, and character creation. His creative passion gave birth to Clint D. Johnson Illustration & Design and Christian Action Heroes Universe, a publishing company and content development entity, which employs multiple platforms to deliver a brand of fresh and powerful content. Under Johnson’s direction CAHUsupports and produces faith-based and family-friendly content in graphic novels, web-comics, digital comics/eBooks, and children’s books.

Johnson currently serves on the Board of Directors for Alpha Omega Con, The Christian Comic Arts Society, and hosted his own Facebook Live called Creative to the Core. In his journey, Johnson served about 30 years in ministry in various capacities. He has studied at Los Angeles Bible Training school and eventually as an Assistant Pastor in Southern California. Clint’s community service over the years has helped him acquire recognition that includes The Urban League American Dream Program, Rockwell International Observance Honor, and the NAACP ACTSO Award.

Clint D. Johnson Artist, Writer, Poet, Minister, and More…Creative to the core.

Visit www.Clintdjohnson.com to experience the adventures of Matthew Cross: Faith Walker and the poetic flow called Drops of Ice.

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