Loss and firsts seem to continue to walk hand in hand. Celebrating Eli’s graduation without my Mommie beside us was one of those moments. It was hard on both Daddy and me. Yet even in the ache of her absence, we were surrounded by the people she loved and
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Today marks Eli’s last day of school, and my heart is overflowing with pride, gratitude, and emotion. It feels like just yesterday he was a little boy standing beside his dad under the Friday night lights, growing up in Massillon where football isn’t just a game — it’s
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In the final chapter of my book, I wrote:“For every story that ends in triumph, there are others I carry like stones in my chest—secret griefs that never quite go away. For every headline or handshake, there have been heartbreaks, funerals, and phone calls I’ll never forget.
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I am deeply honored—family ties aside—that my cousin is recommending my book to her clients as part of their healing journey. As someone who walks alongside others in their most vulnerable moments, her belief in this story speaks volumes. This isn’t just a memoir—it’s a
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Some exciting news!!! I am so so proud of my first book with Scott Ryan, and for it to continue to be recognized makes it so rewarding! Just Announced! You have been honored in the 2026 American Legacy Book Awards for your book Massillon Against The World! LOS ANGELES, APRIL
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Some exciting news to share this Monday—my memoir placed **first in two categories** this weekend at The BookFest Awards, and my heart is overflowing. I want to give the deepest, most heartfelt thank you to Laura and Geo Villegas for capturing the soul of this story through the front
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