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My Cotton Patch Moment

My Cotton Patch Moment

著者： Mildred J Mills
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My Cotton Patch Moment is a motivational, comedic podcast that is about listening to your inner voice and knowing when to change directions. It's about believing that no matter the circumstances we are born into, we are not stuck there. We can determine our destiny if we are willing to work for it. My name is Mildred J. Mills. I am a writer, motivational speaker, wife, mother, grandma, and the third of seventeen children. I was born and raised on a sixty-acre cotton farm in Wetumpka, Alabama. Join me on this journey of self-discovery and reflection and hopefully, you will share with me some of your Cotton Patch Moments!2023, Mildred J. Mills 個人的成功 社会科学 自己啓発
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  • She Made a Way: Fatherlessness, Faith and a Passion for Justice with Reverend Gibson "Nibs" Stroupe

    She Made a Way: Fatherlessness, Faith and a Passion for Justice with Reverend Gibson "Nibs" Stroupe
    2026/10/21
    In this episode of My Cotton Patch Moment, I sit down with Reverend Nibs Stroupe, pastor, author, educator, and lifelong advocate for justice. Raised by a single mother after his father left when he was an infant, Nibs spent more than five decades in ministry and community service, including early work with men returning home from prison. He joins us to explore fatherlessness, the mother who made a way, and how faith can transform personal experience into a lifelong passion for justice. Today, we dive deep into the lifelong impact of paternal absence, internalizing childhood abandonment, and the powerful role of mothers and community mentors. Nibs shares candid personal details about growing up in the segregated Deep South, feeling the early sting of his father's total absence on the Little League baseball field, and learning how to tie a necktie from his mother. We discuss his memoir She Made a Way: A Mother and Me in a Deep South World, how therapy helped shift his psychic energy away from an absent parent toward the one who stayed, and his alternative service directing a halfway house for returning citizens during the Vietnam War. Finally, we explore the systemic realities of the justice system and what it truly means to find the real person inside every individual. This powerful conversation highlights the deep resilience of children and families navigating absence, the importance of community mentorship, and how compassion, education, and second chances can restore human dignity. Three Key Takeaways Internalizing Parental Absence: Children who experience total abandonment by a parent often internalize the loss and falsely blame themselves, making supportive mentors and mental health counseling vital for reframing their self-worth. The Power of Showing Up: Mentors, teachers, ministers, and neighbors can step into the breach for fatherless children, offering affirmation and proving that a single painful setback does not define a person's life or future. Seeing the Human Behind the System: Decades of working with returning citizens and community members demonstrate that approaching others with compassion and looking for the real person behind their struggles can transform conflict into healing and second chances. Why Listen If you are seeking deep, thoughtful insights on fatherlessness, family resilience, and the human side of the justice system, this episode is a compelling listen. Reverend Nibs Stroupe offers an inspiring blend of personal vulnerability, historical perspective, and lifelong community advocacy. His wisdom on healing from abandonment, embracing community support, and treating others with inherent dignity will leave you reflective about how we can better support families and children in our own communities. Find Reverend Nibs Stroupe here: Memoir: She Made a Way: A Mother and Me in a Deep South World 📝👧🏽👩🏽🧓🏽📖 This podcast is hosted by Mildred J. Mills. Mildred writes raw and poignant stories describing monumental highs and devastating lows as she takes her reader and listener on a journey of laughter and tears. Mildred survived a childhood of picking cotton on her strict, domineering father's farm and thrived in a male-dominant IT industry for forty years. You can find Mildred's memoir, "Daddy's House: A Daughter's Memoir of Setbacks, Triumphs & Rising Above Her Roots" and when her new book, The Hope Club, publishes here. 📝👧🏽👩🏽🧓🏽📖 If you would love to connect with Mildred, join her in these following spaces: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook X Have you been inspired by this Cotton Patch Moment? If so, Mildred encourages you to leave a review, comment, email and tell her about it! Also, share this episode with someone you love. You never know who needs to hear an inspiring word. The music and sound effects for this episode came from Epidemic Sound, Soundstripe and/or Pixabay. Crackers In Soup is the audio editor and producer for this episode.
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    33 分
  • From Prison Cell to Purpose: Healing, Reentry, and the Power of Second Chances with Miseka Diggs

    From Prison Cell to Purpose: Healing, Reentry, and the Power of Second Chances with Miseka Diggs
    2026/10/07
    In this episode of My Cotton Patch Moment, I sit down with Miseka Diggs, advocate, social worker, and community leader dedicated to helping justice-impacted individuals rebuild their lives. Having experienced incarceration firsthand, Miseka transformed her journey from a prison cell to a college dorm, earning her bachelor's degree and pursuing graduate studies in social work at Rutgers University. Through her advocacy and leadership, she now helps others find healing, support, and second chances beyond the prison system. Today, we dive deep into what it truly means to overcome childhood trauma, navigate the justice system, and break generational cycles of harm. Miseka shares candid personal details about growing up amidst the crack and AIDS epidemics, experiencing severe trauma at a young age, her early encounters with juvenile detention, and her battle with substance use. We discuss the pivotal "cotton patch moment" in a prison cell that shifted her perspective, how she transformed her prison time into an educational journey earning a college degree and a 4.0 GPA in graduate school, and why stable housing and mental health care are essential for successful community reentry. This powerful conversation highlights the deep resilience of returning citizens, the generational toll of family incarceration, and how advocacy, education, and community support can offer hope and dignity for future generations. Three Key Takeaways Recognizing and Processing Childhood Trauma: Unaddressed childhood trauma and community instability often lead to defensive behaviors and self-sabotage, but gaining access to mental health counseling and a shift in mindset can help individuals process pain and chart a path toward personal growth. Restoring Dignity Through Stable Support and Housing: Re-entering society successfully requires addressing basic human needs, especially stable housing and accessible mental health resources, which restore dignity and prevent cycles of reincarceration. Breaking Generational Cycles Through Intentionality: Overcoming a family history of incarceration requires intentional parenting, open communication, and modeling strong work ethics to ensure the next generation can thrive and pursue better opportunities. Why Listen If you are seeking deep, actionable insights on overcoming trauma, supporting justice-impacted individuals, and understanding the complex human side of family incarceration, this episode is a compelling listen. Miseka Diggs offers an inspiring blend of personal resilience, academic excellence, and practical community advocacy. Her perspective on reentry reform, emotional healing, and breaking systemic cycles will leave you thoughtful about how we can support returning citizens and empower our communities. Find Miseka Diggs here: Email: MisekaDiggs@gmail.com LinkedIn: Miseka Diggs 📝👧🏽👩🏽🧓🏽📖 This podcast is hosted by Mildred J. Mills. Mildred writes raw and poignant stories describing monumental highs and devastating lows as she takes her reader and listener on a journey of laughter and tears. Mildred survived a childhood of picking cotton on her strict, domineering father's farm and thrived in a male-dominant IT industry for forty years. You can find Mildred's memoir, "Daddy's House: A Daughter's Memoir of Setbacks, Triumphs & Rising Above Her Roots" and when her new book, The Hope Club, publishes here. 📝👧🏽👩🏽🧓🏽📖 If you would love to connect with Mildred, join her in these following spaces: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook X Have you been inspired by this Cotton Patch Moment? If so, Mildred encourages you to leave a review, comment, email and tell her about it! Also, share this episode with someone you love. You never know who needs to hear an inspiring word. The music and sound effects for this episode came from Epidemic Sound, Soundstripe and/or Pixabay. Crackers In Soup is the audio editor and producer for this episode.
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    33 分
  • Invisible Wounds Service, Sacrifice & the Journey Back Home with Morocco Coleman

    Invisible Wounds Service, Sacrifice & the Journey Back Home with Morocco Coleman
    2026/09/23

    In this episode of My Cotton Patch Moment, I sit down with Mr. Morocco Coleman, a decorated Vietnam veteran, author, mentor, and lifelong advocate for veterans and their families. His memoir, Coming Full Circle, chronicles his experiences during and after Vietnam while reflecting a life devoted to service, healing, and restoring dignity to others.

    Today, we dive deep into what it truly means to come full circle after experiencing severe trauma, homelessness, and addiction. Morocco shares candid personal details about his time in Vietnam landing right before the 1968 Tet Offensive, his post-war struggles, and the subconscious triggers that led to his annual winter cycle of homelessness. We discuss the pivotal "cotton patch moment" that sparked his path toward personal transformation, how he spent nearly two decades restoring dignity to fellow veterans as an employment counselor, and why honest, vulnerable communication is essential for healing multi-generational family wounds.

    This powerful conversation highlights the deep resilience found within military veterans, the invisible emotional scars carried by absent fathers, and how shared wisdom and community connection can offer hope for future generations.

    Three Key Takeaways

    • Recognizing Subconscious Trauma Triggers: Unaddressed trauma often manifests as recurring cycles of self-sabotage, but gaining awareness of these underlying triggers allows individuals to take back control and chart a path toward healing.
    • Restoring Dignity Through Empathy: Extending respect and compassion to individuals struggling with trauma or homelessness can validate their worth and empower them to rebuild their lives.
    • Healing Family Wounds Through Vulnerability: Reconnecting with children and families impacted by a father's absence requires open communication, radical vulnerability, and a willingness to withstand initial hurt to foster genuine reconciliation.

    Why Listen

    If you are seeking deep, actionable insights on overcoming trauma, supporting military veterans, and understanding the complex human side of family absence, this episode is a compelling listen. Mr. Morocco Coleman offers an inspiring blend of battlefield history, personal resilience, and practical service. His perspective on emotional restoration, community advocacy, and personal accountability will leave you thoughtful about how we can support wounded individuals and help families heal.

    Find Mr. Morocco Coleman here:

    Website: https://booklogix.com

    Phone: 404-372-2388

    Email: morocco@bellsouth.net

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    This podcast is hosted by Mildred J. Mills. Mildred writes raw and poignant stories describing monumental highs and devastating lows as she takes her reader and listener on a journey of laughter and tears. Mildred survived a childhood of picking cotton on her strict, domineering father's farm and thrived in a male-dominant IT industry for forty years.

    You can find Mildred's memoir, "Daddy's House: A Daughter's Memoir of Setbacks, Triumphs & Rising Above Her Roots" and when her new book, The Hope Club, publishes here.

    📝👧🏽👩🏽🧓🏽📖

    If you would love to connect with Mildred, join her in these following spaces:

    Website

    LinkedIn

    Instagram

    Facebook

    X

    Have you been inspired by this Cotton Patch Moment? If so, Mildred encourages you to leave a review, comment, email and tell her about it! Also, share this episode with someone you love. You never know who needs to hear an inspiring word.

    The music and sound effects for this episode came from Epidemic Sound, Soundstripe and/or Pixabay.

    Crackers In Soup is the audio editor and producer for this episode.
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    27 分
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