In this episode, we're exploring the raw power of resilience and what it truly means to fight for yourself. Today, I'm sharing how my 78-year-old father is still teaching me life lessons from his hospital bed during two major surgeries. This isn't just about recovery - it's about our inner strength, and how the people we love can teach us lessons we never saw coming.

Remember when someone showed you what real strength looks like? I'm sharing how watching my dad insist on feeding himself, moving his legs, and staying mentally sharp while in pain completely transformed my understanding of resilience. Sometimes the most powerful lessons come from the people closest to us when we least expect it.

This episode will change how you approach your own challenges and remind you that sometimes "it's only you" who can fight your battles - but you don't have to do it alone.

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Drop me a comment about a time someone in your life showed you unexpected strength, and share how their resilience inspired your own journey! Let's keep building and celebrating the warriors in our families and communities. 💪🏾

Connect with Cousin Ed: 762-333-2032 or @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed's Corner is not just about motivation - we're living it. Share this with someone who needs this message of true resilience and family strength!

On this episode, Dr. Athea Vanzant (aka "Essence of Poetry") took over Cousin Ed's Corner during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with some real talk that hits different - sharing how every suicide affects at least 135 people and why that should transform how we show up for each other. This Thank God For Everything (TGIF) edition is going to move your spirit in ways you didn't expect!

This isn't just about Mental Health Awareness - this is about US recognizing that we're all "Change Agent Activists" appointed for this specific season, carrying special gifts to create positive change in our communities. Dr. Vanzant dropped some serious wisdom about how our past struggles - even the painful ones - have actually equipped and prepared us to be better advocates, friends, and community members today.

But here's where it gets practical, y'all - she's challenging us to reach out RIGHT NOW and thank someone who's making a difference. Whether it's frontline workers doing thankless jobs, community advocates grinding in silence, or that person on social media consistently speaking truth to power - she wants us to be intentional about showing gratitude with a phone call, text, or surprise visit.

The attitude of gratitude really IS the best posture, and this episode proves that community support and intentional check-ins don't just change lives - they save them. Dr. Vanzant reminded us that we're not out here alone; we have each other, and that village mentality makes all the difference in our advocacy work.

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Drop me a comment about someone you're grateful for in your community, and share how you're going to thank an advocate, frontline worker, or change agent this week! Let's keep building and celebrating the unsung heroes who make our communities stronger. 💪🏾

Connect with Cousin Ed: 762-333-2032 or @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Connect with Dr. Athea Vanzant at IG @essence_ofpoetry https://essencetrainingandconsulting.com/books-by-dr-vanzant-1 for more wisdom and inspiration! This episode isn't just motivation - it's a call to ACTION. Share this with someone who needs to hear they're appreciated for the difference they're making! 👑