Redefining Home: A Story of Resilience With Amaris DeLeon

Untold Stories

This episode contains discussions of abuse and domestic violence.

Amaris DeLeon takes us on an emotional journey from her tumultuous childhood to finding a sense of belonging at the University of North Florida. Amaris's story begins with a hot and silent car ride, a symbol of the strained relationship with her mother and the hardships she faced growing up. As she navigates her way through academic achievements and the challenges of living in an abusive home, Amaris finds hope and community in UNF's Interfaith Center.

Her tale is one of resilience as she battles through personal trauma, the loss of academic scholarships, and the struggle to continue her education. With the support of her interfaith community, Amaris learns that home is not just a physical space but a supportive network of people who believe in her.

This episode is a testament to the power of community, the importance of diversity, and the courage it takes to forge a path to a brighter future despite the obstacles that stand in the way. Tune in to hear Amaris's inspiring story of transformation and the lessons she learned along the way.

Untold Stories is a production of the historic Florida Theatre.
Barbara Colaciello is the Artistic Director and the host of the show. Numa Saisselin is the President of the Florida Theatre.

The live recordings of Untold Stories were made by Jeremy Moore and Eric Stanfield. Saul Lucio is the Technical Director of the Florida Theatre.

WJCT Producers are Brady Corum, David Luckin and Letisha Bereola.

The live performances of Untold Stories were made possible by a generous gift from the Wolfburg Family.

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