Unspoken Words
It is often the unspoken words that hurt us the most. In order to break the silence of abuse, we must find our voice again. This is the first series of blog posts based on the topics in my books. Words Never Spoken is not just a book of poetry, but a story of hope,...
NEW 5 STAR REVIEW BY CHICK LIT CAFE
Black Child to Black Woman by Cheryl Denise Bannerman is a unique, amazing and entertaining must read book. Highly recommended by Chick Lit Café. https://chicklitcafe.com/2020/01/03/black-child-to-black-woman-by-cheryl-denise-bannerman/
Open for Press Release: Author, Cheryl Denise Bannerman, Continues to Highlight Sensitive Social Issues Affecting Men, Women, and Children Today
So blessed to be highlighted in this latest press release. I hope to continue to address these sensitive issues as I grow in my career. You can read the press release in its entirety HERE.
What Would You Do With A Second Chance?
What Would You Do With A Second Chance? Do you believe in second chances? It could be a game, a career opportunity, a relationship, or even life itself. Whether you are on the giving or receiving end of them, they can certainly be exciting, but also come with...
Reverse Brainwashing: The Goal of Rebuilding
If you have been a participant at any of my speaking events, you know that three years ago today I removed myself and my child from a dangerous situation and unhealthy marriage. Many people (including family and friends) did not know the severity of the situation and...
What’s In a Name?: Choosing Your Words Wisely
Even when teased as a child, some of us would chant “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” However, as an adult, I don’t find that true at all. I was bullied and teased all through school and I was never able to follow my parent’s advice...
Living With Chronic Pain: How I Got My Life Back
During one of the most stressful years of my life, while I was battling complications from Type II Diabetes, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Before I had visited the Rheumatologist, I thought it was just joint ailments and a touch of arthritis, since I was entering...
How I Was Taught NOT to Care About ‘Self-Care’
by Cheryl Denise Bannerman My brothers had just busted my bedroom’s glass closet doors and put three holes in the hallway walls. Their drug-induced fight started in my bedroom, continued down the hallway, and out the front door to the street in front of our...
Domestic Violence: The Ultimate Paradox
Your home should be a place of safety. Yet, in a month devoted to highlighting the pain and feelings of shame caused by domestic violence, for some it is the place of greatest danger. Each time the door closes, when the light goes out, when no one else is around to...
The importance of self-compassion
If you have ever had a period of clinical depression, or if you have struggled throughout your life with chronic depression, you know that this is more than just a period of sadness. Depression is well named. It pushes down on a person, it makes the world full of...