Many of us take for granted the fact that we have food, a comfortable bed, and are safe. But there are people who are starving, homeless, and abused and still able to build their life despite the challenges of living without shelter and acceptance. 

As a child, Tyanna suffered physical and mental abuse because her mother rejected her for being herself. At the age of nine, she had suicidal thoughts and was placed in a foster home. For most of her 20s, she was homeless.

Today, our special guest Tyanna Thompson shares her story of coming out as a black beautiful human being and how she was able to publish her book in a homeless shelter. She also talks about her traumatic experience at home and in church. Tyanna overcame the challenges life threw at her and now she is stronger and fearless.

Highlights

• Tyanna's story of coming out and escaping her mother's abuse
• Discover how she published a book in a homeless shelter
• Her battles on depression, suicide, alcoholism, and being homeless
• Learn the damage that religion can do a child who is questioning their sexuality; and
• Learn what makes Tyanna indestructible

Links

Follow Tyanna Thompson on Instagram @bomw_inc and grab her book Uncensored: Revised Edition 2021

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Grab Dr. Lulu’s book: A Teen’s Life: looking at Teen’s Lives Through Their Daily Struggles and visit her website https://www.dr-lulu.com/

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