Donita J. Clark

Marriage is supposed to be about love, admiration and sweet bliss, but what happens when you mix love with manipulation, jealousy and hate? Nyla deals with the inner workings of messy in-laws, a bitter spouse and the all so sweet "bonus child". A teenage girl can be rough on a marriage.The Power of Love is a true testament of love and courage. Marriage is a beautiful concept, yet individuals stumble on the concepts of blending a family. Nyla believed she and Nazir could endure anything until she was faced with the battle of in-laws, Nazir's ex-wife and her new step daughter. Take this journey as Nyla faces the torment of blending a family, dealing with divorce, "bonus children", and the in-laws. Her journey will leave you breathless.

The Power of Love is a true testament of love and courage. Marriage is a beautiful concept, yet many families stumble on the concepts of blending a family. But it is more than an idea; it is possible. Nyla endured abandonment, abuse, and homelessness; now, she seeks happiness at her core. Nyla believed she and Nazir could endure anything until she was faced with the battle of in-laws, Nazir's ex-wife, and her new stepdaughter. Take this journey as Nyla faces the torment of blending a family, dealing with divorce, "bonus children," and in-laws. Her journey will leave you breathless. About the Author Donita J. Clark is the author of In Pain On Purpose: A World of Hurt can Change your Destiny. In Pain On Purpose was inspired by real events in her own life. The book was written as an inspirational tale to overcoming self-hatred by encouraging everyone to pursue the journey into healing and wholeness. Clark has spent the last twenty-two years in a healthcare setting climbing the clinical ladder. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in nursing in 2015. She then went on to complete her Master's degree in clinical leadership in 2018. Her endeavors left her wanting more for her family and community. Clark's latest accomplishment includes economic empowerment, financial education, and generational wealth through her financial services business. Her goal is to educate members of the community on simple financial concepts as well as healing them mentally and physically. Her life's work has just begun with the first book: In Pain on Purpose. Her second book, The Power of Love, is the sequel for some, yet a testimony of love for others.

Poetry is the language of understanding oneself. The thing that helped me learn to love the good, bad and ugly within myself. I consider it to be the love song to myself. An expression of dark and twisted connecting with power and love. Listen to the words of your heart as this explosive piece speaks.

C.J. and D.J. take an adventure to explore the responsibility of chores. The Robinson Brother's adventure teaches children the importance of learning about money while doing the things they love.

As our house burned to the ground, I can recall my mother running around in a panic. She tried to gather my sister and I as the flames raced toward the furniture. Dark, think smoke filled the room as the burning items were engulfed in flames. You could hear the sounds of sirens from afar. My mother held us tight in her arms as tears rolled down her face. We stood outside of the apartment building as the flames grew thinker and larger...... So many memories flow in and out of my mind like short movie clips as I lie here, in this hollow grave.Annie was my mother by definitions; she lacked the gift of parental guidance and motherly affection. She was known in the streets as Queen. She ran drugs for all the b-boys in the neighborhood. She had a gift for hustling, and they knew she would do anything to feed her habit Hank was the gangster love of my life. He was bold, arrogant and confident. He took what he wanted, from whoever he wanted, including me. My relationships with Hank and Annie can best described as a journey through hell and back, twice