How one mother organized a movement to protect adolescents from self harm

Power From Pain

Takiya walked in her daughter's room to say goodnight and found her hanging over the bed, bleeding profusely. Hear what Takiya learned about motherhood and discover how she and her daughter are working to help troubled youth. Keep in touch: Watch Candid Convos with Tei and Kiya on YouTube and Facebook and learn about their organization, Don’t Ignore the Scars, whose mission is to educate and spread awareness about adolescent self-harming behaviors. *** You may not realize it, but pain has a way of making us stronger, giving us the power we need to finally live the life we were meant to live. The guests of this show are sharing their stories hoping it'll inspire and help you heal. Despite what you've been through: * abuse * neglect * toxic relationships * abandonment * divorce these stories are proof that you can live the life you truly deserve. *** Looking for more information? Let's keep in touch via social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elonalwashington Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elonakae/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elonakaewashington