Last year, Vice President JD Vance’s flight crew was my top hotel account. During their stay, we shared meaningful conversations — discussing beliefs, goals, and a few good laughs along the way. It was a reminder that mental health and hospitality are truly nonpartisan.

The gentleman on the far left, Darrell, read my book. I told him to wait because it was still unedited and full of typos, but he assured me it was fine.  The opportunity to uncover causes and solutions takes precedence over typos.  After reading it, he shared thoughtful feedback — and even shared my book and message during flights with individuals who are now part of the current administration during their flights.

After ten years of presenting the same information to leaders here in North Carolina, it’s inspiring to see how our conversations and the information I shared are reaching a national audience.

Kindly share when possible. After writing 80% of my first book, a member of my sorority asked me when I was going to publish it. She said if you have knowledge in your book that can save someone’s life and you don’t publish your book for people to purchase it then you are selfish. Selfish? That conversation took place ten years ago in front of the Raleigh History Museum.

She and her husband were the first two people to buy a book directly from me.

We are in the midst of a crisis.

Recent data shows significant increases in autism diagnoses across all racial groups, but the relative increase has been higher for minority children. From 2011 to 2022, the diagnosis rate increased by 315% for Hispanic children and 307% for Black children, compared to a 161% increase for White children.

 If you think the information can help others, don’t be stingy, buy them a book 

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Dobbins grew up dreaming of fighting in combat — it was all he ever wanted.
He never imagined living past 30, so he lived fast, chasing every thrill with drugs and alcohol.
When Dobbins failed the combat exam, he lost his dream… until one commander’s belief changed everything.     Part 1 

Dobbins grew up dreaming of fighting in combat — it was all he ever wanted.
He never imagined living past 30, so he lived fast, chasing every thrill with drugs and alcohol.
When Dobbins failed the combat exam, he lost his dream… until one commander’s belief changed everything.     Part 2

 When Madison left the military, he lost everything, including his home.
But what he didn’t lose were the values he learned while serving.
Those same principles helped him rebuild his life.  He did it one step at a time 

Maldonado shares how her superiors stepped in to help her escape domestic violence — protecting her and shielding her from future encounters with her abuser. Since her retirement, she’s watched the military begin to take stronger action against domestic violence. A new legal system now removes commanders from prosecution decisions, placing that authority in independent Offices of Special Trial Counsel. In just 17 months, the results are already clear: convictions for domestic violence have more than doubled across multiple branches. Her story is one of survival, change, and the courage it takes to turn pain into progress.   Maldonado is also an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.  Part 2  https://www.military.com/daily-news/investigations-and-features/2025/06/24/military-domestic-violence-convictions-skyrocketed-after-commanders-were-removed-process