Confessions of a Murphy's Law Child: Surviving Child Abuse, Racism, Poverty, and
Trick-Ask Ideology
My Autobiography
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E-book Available November 2, 2022
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E-book Available November 2, 2022
Murphy’s Kids. What a strange moniker. It corresponds with the so-called Murphy’s Law that states if a series of things can potentially go wrong, they will. As incredible as it sounds, there are some kids who, from the day they are born until they leave this earth, encounter more than their fair share of bad luck and misfortune. It is as if a vixen were attached to their spinal cord. Most children learn to adapt, but far too many acquiesce. They become victims and turn to the dark side. A few choose to die and take innocent lives with them. If you have a desire to combat child abuse, this book could be your huckleberry. If you are unhappy with the typical Black/White, Democrat/Republican, up/down, day/night, and devil/angel style of binary thinking that permeates our society, feel free to jump on board this freedom train.
This is not a typical memoir. It doubles as an anthem for the abused and misunderstood. At times, this story is fluffy and PG-rated, but most of the time it is written in an urban realistic style—raw and unapologetic, with a purposeful emotional and lyrical flair. At times, this story is dark and depressing. One hard-luck scenario follows another without much opportunity for the reader to come up for air. I apologize for this, but I refuse to change my approach. For kids who hurt, sorrow is a reality they navigate daily. Softening that storyline so that audiences feel safe and warm does not prepare educators, counselors, and other help-professionals to work with at-risk children. It is important to mention that the anecdotes provided in this story are not intended to be monolithic depictions of all Black people. No single person can speak for his or her entire race, gender, or family. Still, the general themes presented here have an authentic ring for Americans of all colors and backgrounds. This story is simply one Black man’s interpretation of how Murphy’s Kids navigate disadvantage.
Despite the fact that racism and politics are openly addressed in this book, the main focus is to identify counseling and survival strategies for children who hurt. The views presented in this text are not meant to replace conventional race and human relations practice and thought. Neither do I feel that my truth is the only or the most accurate truth. It is a piece, however, that is sorely missing from the general discourse. Let’s provide our children with 360 degree truth about navigating a world that can sometimes be tricky and confusing.
This is not a typical memoir. It doubles as an anthem for the abused and misunderstood. At times, this story is fluffy and PG-rated, but most of the time it is written in an urban realistic style—raw and unapologetic, with a purposeful emotional and lyrical flair. At times, this story is dark and depressing. One hard-luck scenario follows another without much opportunity for the reader to come up for air. I apologize for this, but I refuse to change my approach. For kids who hurt, sorrow is a reality they navigate daily. Softening that storyline so that audiences feel safe and warm does not prepare educators, counselors, and other help-professionals to work with at-risk children. It is important to mention that the anecdotes provided in this story are not intended to be monolithic depictions of all Black people. No single person can speak for his or her entire race, gender, or family. Still, the general themes presented here have an authentic ring for Americans of all colors and backgrounds. This story is simply one Black man’s interpretation of how Murphy’s Kids navigate disadvantage.
Despite the fact that racism and politics are openly addressed in this book, the main focus is to identify counseling and survival strategies for children who hurt. The views presented in this text are not meant to replace conventional race and human relations practice and thought. Neither do I feel that my truth is the only or the most accurate truth. It is a piece, however, that is sorely missing from the general discourse. Let’s provide our children with 360 degree truth about navigating a world that can sometimes be tricky and confusing.