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Part 2 with my friend Mel Anderson. In last weeks episode Mel shared stories that would be most peoples worst nightmares. Mel lived those in real life, every form of abuse was handed out by her parents. We hear about her and Mike's escapes, and how they both joined the military. Mel went into the Army JAG program to become an attorney. In this weeks episode we learn about the alleged murder of her oldest brother she believes to be by her parents. Then we hear about the trial of her father being charged with child torture and 9 other abuse charges that landed him in prison with 2 consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole. Then the arson of her family home, and then the murder of another soldier for life insurance money, that landed her two brothers in prison for life. In this episode we dig into how Mel broke the chain, how she separated herself from this family. Now she is raising a family of her own. She is remarkable, her story is powerful, and she is making a difference. She is writing her own chapters now.

Part 2 with my friend Mel Anderson. In last weeks episode Mel shared stories that would be most peoples worst nightmares. Mel lived those in real life, every form of abuse was handed out by her parents. We hear about her and Mike's escapes, and how they both joined the military. Mel went into the Army JAG program to become an attorney. In this weeks episode we learn about the alleged murder of her oldest brother she believes to be by her parents. Then we hear about the trial of her father being charged with child torture and 9 other abuse charges that landed him in prison with 2 consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole. Then the arson of her family home, and then the murder of another soldier for life insurance money, that landed her two brothers in prison for life. In this episode we dig into how Mel broke the chain, how she separated herself from this family. Now she is raising a family of her own. She is remarkable, her story is powerful, and she is making a difference. She is writing her own chapters now.

My guest Mel Anderson tells Part one of her story of enduring a childhood that would be anyone's worst nightmare. Violent abuse and neglect came at the hands of those who were meant to protect her. She was the second child of sixteen, in a dysfunctional family plagued by extreme physical, sexual, and emotional abuse at the hands of her parents who thrived on power and secrecy. Mel is a suicide attempt survivor, twice and she escaped a life of hell. With only a fourth grade education became a college graduate, and attorney. Her father was convicted of "Child Torture" among other charges, and was put away with two life sentences without parole. She is the author of "Eleven Regrets", and a Childrens book"The Big Fib" available on Amazon. You must hear this story.

My guest Mel Anderson tells Part one of her story of enduring a childhood that would be anyone's worst nightmare. Violent abuse and neglect came at the hands of those who were meant to protect her. She was the second child of sixteen, in a dysfunctional family plagued by extreme physical, sexual, and emotional abuse at the hands of her parents who thrived on power and secrecy. Mel is a suicide attempt survivor, twice and she escaped a life of hell. With only a fourth grade education became a college graduate, and attorney. Her father was convicted of "Child Torture" among other charges, and was put away with two life sentences without parole. She is the author of "Eleven Regrets", and a Childrens book"The Big Fib" available on Amazon. You must hear this story.

We all want to feel like we belong. It's no wonder that growing up harassed by skinheads in an otherwise predominately Latino community, Darren Thompson felt he didn’t belong. It didn't matter that he was book smart, his neighborhood community didn't embrace him. So he made his way to Los Angeles as often as possible. He embraced street life and street racing. It took hard knocks and a felony conviction to get him back in touch with what his parents had tried to instill in him.

Darren currently works as a Waste Water Operator. This job allows him the finances to own his home and the time to take his grandchildren to the park most evenings after work.

Favorite movie: Friday the 13th franchise.

Favorite books: Invisible Man and Black Like Me.

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About this podcast: In each episode, a Brother reflects on his life; explores the experience of being a Black man in America; shares his interactions with law enforcement; and answers the signature question "If America was a woman, what would you say to her? You won't find a collection of conversations with Black men like this anywhere else. Hear their wisdom. Be inspired.

Host, Rahbin Shyne, is an author, educator, creative and avid half-marathon walker. Original music by Malachi Mott.

It's our second Lil' Spookies. Today, we read a spooky ghost story sent from one of our listeners from Victorville, CA, which leads us to discuss Shadow people, the Yucca man and more!

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