Life was an endless series of train wrecks for Julia, with only brief moments of escape.
The Diary of A Curly-Haired Woman tells the story of Julia James, who endured a brutal, egregious childhood, teenhood, and young adulthood. She suffered homelessness, abandonment, and countless betrayals.
Through poetry and prose, she exposes the heartbreaking cycle of intergenerational trauma and shows the importance of breaking it, bringing hope to others who have endured the same, and showing how overcoming, forgiveness, and healing are possible, no matter how impossible it seems.
How will it turn out?
Navigate through Julia’s curls, twists, and turns-a metaphor for her life, maybe even yours.
Sobre el autor
Julia is a witty author, educator, and artist who lives in Texas with her amazing husband. She loves Jesus, family, investing in others, alliteration, life, energy, and telling her story to change the dynamics of a culture of tabu. Julia has two non-profits, Victorious Victory Victorias Foundation and Thrive & Grow Productions Inc., and is the CEO of Thrive & Groe Academy, LLC.As an example of what’s possible when one overcomes, she offers consultancy, and coaching, via her courses, membership site, and speaking to share her story about her life’s curly twists and turns.Julia has been in the field of education since 2008. Since then, she saw the need for services towards developing the family, children, and community.She discovered that training and services, family engagement, and community support were inevitable in developing a holistic child. Out of this need, she birthed ‘Thrive & GROE (Greatness Represented on Earth) Academy, ‘ LLC, in 2017. As a thought leader, she provides training, education, coaching, and solutions for individuals, organizations, and families. The mission and vision are to foster self-awareness of the tools needed for the transformational shifts necessary for thriving and growing into a growth mindset for healing.Julia has a bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Houston and became a certified teacher in 2012. In education, Julia has successfully led and advanced academic growth as an English Teacher, School Administrator, Campus Coordinator, and Regional Director of Operations in both private and independent school districts at Houston ISD, Spring ISD, Phalen Leadership Academy, and KIPP Charter Schools. She plans to continue using her writing to advocate for those who have experienced loss and homelessness because of abuse. She supports and speaks up for those screaming voices pleading to be heard. The Diary of A Curly-Haired Woman is poetically written and sung for today’s generation. Raising awareness on topics most want to sweep under the rug. It is time for healing. She is available for speaking engagements: [email protected].