In the fall of 2017. Barbara Ohuninifa (Pamplin) survived an aortic dissection (a sudden 99% fatal cardiac event), 3 open heart surgeries, and 3 deaths and resuscitations. The road that led her to the operating room, and nearly the morgue, was paved with ancestral trauma from the effects of slavery and misogynoir.

Barbara's life was changed by 50, 3, and 3. That's 50 days in intensive care, 3 open heart surgeries, and 3 deaths and resuscitations.

Barbara writes about her experiences as a child and teen growing up on Chicago's southside, and as a young single mother and college student in Atlanta. She shares intimate stories and documents the many toxic beliefs that formed in her youth and persisted throughout her life. Her story is as remarkable and unique as it is familiar to many Black women.

The author offers suggestions that will help you access the timeless wisdom of nature, your ancestors, and your higher self, such as:

• Intentional actions that create connection with your authentic self
• Personal practices that lead you through self-reflection, perspective-taking, and celebration of self
• Ideas to help you incorporate joy and play in your life as often as you can

You will get access to free audio meditations and PDF worksheets as digital downloads to help improve your mental, emotional, and physical life while supporting your body, mind, and spirit with:

• Simple breathing techniques and meditations that are calming and grounding
• Journal techniques and prompts to explore your inner thoughts
• Methods to create the mental space and energy required for transformation