hate crime | Grow Through It

Michael Billy, Bullying Survivor & Civil Rights Activist

December 20th, 2017

Grow Through It: Hate, Prejudice, Bullying

Michael Billy describes surviving a horrific childhood bullying episode/hate crime through therapy, telling his story, and learning that sometimes our greatest hurts are our greatest teachers.

Reverend Sharon Risher on Losing Family Members in the Charleston Church Shooting

November 6th, 2017

Grow Through It: Loss & Grief

Reverend Sharon Risher describes losing her mother, cousins and childhood friend in the Charleston, SC church shooting. She talks about her faith in God, herself and the support of friends and family helping her grow through it.