I am a Writer/Poet, Motivational Speaker, Mother and Wife. I was born on 7/7/1972 in the city of Philadelphia where I not only achieved my education through the public school system. I went onto receive a scholarship for the school of Arts, Freedom Theatre in which afforded me the opportunity to publish my 1st book of inspirational poetry: The Second Time Around. This book marked the journey to my literary career. My abuse and personal hardship landed my counseling Career. I have 15 years of experience in counseling. I am a survivor of abuse in which I elevated myself out of several tumultuous relationships. compelling me to pull myself up from the psychologist couch to the psychologist chair whereas, I now aim to help the minds of the fragile to reclaim their Strength, the Broken to feel whole and the Youth to recognize their Worth. I am more than a conqueror of words, I am a symbol of hope in which I share with all through my inspirational Poetry and personal journey, throughout my books: The Second Time Around, The Silent Cries Of A Barbie Doll, The Curious Mind Of Little Athena and The Rap King. I am not limited to just literary, also I will have my coaching videos available soon through, Amazon. So stay tune, Be Bless and God Bless To All Who come to read my body of work.Tamika Barr-JaskolkaRead more about this authorRead less about this author