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Interviews
Cheryl on The Life Shift podcast
“Cheryl used to believe her worth had been taken away by a single mistake. That belief kept her quiet and hidden for a long time. Shame convinced her it was safer to stay silent than to try and forgive herself. But forgiveness, even when it feels undeserved, is the thing that allows us to live fully again. Cheryl talks with Matt on The Life Shift Podcast about what that process looked like for her. She hopes it reaches someone who needs to hear they are not alone.”
Cheryl on The Human Experience podcast
“Cheryl recounts the night of the crash that left her friend severely injured and led to her being charged with manslaughter. She speaks with honesty about the trauma, shame, and legal challenges that followed—and how those painful experiences became catalysts for healing and self-discovery. Through creativity, poetry, and intentional inner work, Cheryl found a way to rebuild her life, redefining what it means to take responsibility, process grief, and embrace the complexity of the human experience.”
Cheryl’s a quietly strong facilitator, teacher, and leader who guides, encourages, and corrects course gently, almost imperceptibly. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
—Rita Lewis, editor and writer
New release: Singing Riptide
“An intense book of memory and regret, but also a marvelous triumph in the fact that her poetry itself creates a way for both poet and reader of this rewarding book to discover what Ross Gay would also call ‘unabashed joy,’ and yes, redemption.” —Richard Jackson, author of Footprints: Poems
“[A]n astute and accessible attraction for readers interested not just in literature, but in psychological revelation.”–Diane Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
Available at Persnickety Books in Burlington, NC. Three ways to order online:
Author
Writing was the key that opened a new way of seeing the world when I was a child, and it gave me the courage to express how I felt about it.
Coach
As a creative thinker, I help you envision your aspirations and develop viable actions toward your goals. And I’m there to cheer you on!
Speaker
Shame silenced me for decades. I share my journey toward self-forgiveness to inspire others to embrace their unique passions and purpose.
