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EPISODE · Apr 4, 2025 · 54 MIN

Denetra, Part 2. Black American: I have to know my purpose

from Cultureful · host Jess Lin

Join Jess Lin in Part 2 of her conversation with Denetra, as they discuss her son DeAndre's life journey from high school graduation to battling cancer. Denetra opens up about DeAndre's work and love life, his fight with osteosarcoma, and the impacts of his illness. She also shares her own experience with grief, healing, and how she channels her energy into projects like Smiley Connections LLC to support other parents who have lost children. Listen to Denetra's story and learn about her efforts to pass a bill for more bereavement leave in Georgia, as well as her dream of organizing a healing retreat for grieving parents.Watch this podcast on Youtube:       https://youtu.be/mueMkRh8YPkFind out more about Denetra’s work:       https://smileyconnectionsllc.org/Donate to the On the Road to Healing Retreat:      https://gofund.me/0899b5e4Denetra's TikTok: smileyconnectionsllcDenetra's Instagram: @smileyconnectionsIn loving memory of DeAndre ThompsonSupport the show----------Join the Cultureful Neighborhood:🌐 Our Hub: Linktr.ee📩 Host Notes & Reflections: Newsletter Sign-up📺 Watch on YouTube:  YouTube Channel💖 Support the Show: Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi📸 Connect and Comment on Instagram: @thecultureful

Join Jess Lin in Part 2 of her conversation with Denetra, as they discuss her son DeAndre's life journey from high school graduation to battling cancer. Denetra opens up about DeAndre's work and love life, his fight with osteosarcoma, and the impacts of his illness. She also shares her own experience with grief, healing, and how she channels her energy into projects like Smiley Connections LLC to support other parents who have lost children. Listen to Denetra's story and learn about her effor...

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