EP 7 - CoachUp with Anna Roseboro | How the Robertson Family Story | Guest Writer Donna L Russ

Coach-Up with Anna RoseboroEpisode 7: "How the Robertson Family Story Came to Life"Guest: Donna L. Russ – Writer, Educator, and Contributor🎧 Episode Overview:In this heart-opening episode of Coach-Up, host Anna Roseboro welcomes guest writer Donna L. Russ, a gifted educator, and storyteller, to share the deeply moving backstory behind one of the most powerful characters in the Robertson Family Series: Delphie Stevens.Together, Anna and Donna perform a dramatic reading of a pivotal scene from the series—an intense and emotional conversation between Delphie and Lillian Robertson exploring generational trauma, healing, and the power of faith. The episode explores how fictional storytelling can be grounded in real-life experiences that many women carry silently.💡 What You'll Learn:How Donna's personal and family history influenced the creation of Delphie's character.The reality of generational pain, unspoken abuse, and the courage it takes to break the silence.Why writing, storytelling, and character development are healing tools for both authors and readers.Insights into the GEMS mentorship program in the story and how it mirrors real-life community healing.How can authentic characters offer readers permission to begin their own journey toward wholeness?📝 Key Quotes from the Episode:"Silence is not gold. My generation was the one that finally broke the chain." – Donna L. Russ "God didn't take me there, but He didn't leave me there either." – Delphie Stevens (character) "Helping others helped me help myself." – Donna L. Russ "Reading people is my superpower." – Donna L. Russ🌟 About the Guest: Donna L. Russ Donna is an accomplished educator, mother, former campfire leader, and writer with decades of experience working with youth and faith communities. Her personal story of surviving childhood abuse and becoming a caregiver and teacher informs her character development with empathy and authenticity. Her contributions to the Robertson Family Series reflect the voices of resilience, faith, and generational healing.🙌 Why This Episode Matters: This episode reminds us that behind every meaningful fictional character is often a very real story. Through storytelling, we are not just reading — we are healing, growing, and gaining new perspectives. For educators, writers, and caregivers alike, this conversation is a gentle invitation to reflect on how our personal experiences shape the way we influence others.🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform. 📘 For more about the Robertson Family Series, follow Anna Roseboro online or subscribe to this podcast for future episodes.#CoachUpPodcast #AnnaRoseboro #DonnaLRuss #RobertsonFamilySeries #DelphieStevens #GenerationalHealing #FaithBasedFiction #CharacterDevelopment #WritingFromExperience #HealingThroughStory #TraumaRecovery #CreativeHealing #MentorshipMatters #WomenWritersOfFaith #EducatorsWhoWrite