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I Didn’t Know My Blood Father Until After He Died | Tameka Griswold

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Send us Fan MailOn this powerful episode of Indelibly Marked, Tameka Griswold shares the raw truth about growing up in survival mode and the moments that shaped her life forever.At just 12 years old, everything changed when her mother divorced and their family returned to struggling. What followed was a journey filled with rebellion, anger, and survival. Tameka opens up about smoking, skipping school, suspensions, group fights, gang fights, and being arrested while still a teenager. She believed her size made her a target, so she turned it into a shield that kept people from wanting to challenge her.She tells the story of a fight she didn’t even believe she won—but the streets crowned her the winner, and from that moment, her reputation changed.Tameka also speaks on:• Watching her stepfather fall into crime and receive 25 years in prison• A betrayal that forced her to walk away from her closest friends• A petty high-speed police chase that ended in abuse by officers• Her dream of becoming a firefighter• A moment of fear when her house was broken into, leading her to confront the wrong suspects and later apologize• Moving from Kansas City to Las Vegas and landing her first acting role• Being inspired by Ice Cube and John Singleton to make her own films• Shooting her first comedy movie “14 Days” on her iPhone, now on Tubi• Discovering the truth about her biological father after his death• Losing her brother the day after Cinco de MayoThis is a story about survival, identity, forgiveness, and purpose.If this testimony touched you, share it with someone who needs hope.#indeliblymarked #testimony #storytimeDominique Kuykendall https://youtube.com/@indelibleartsnetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/indelible_rudy/

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Send us Fan Mail On this powerful episode of Indelibly Marked, Tameka Griswold shares the raw truth about growing up in survival mode and the moments that shaped her life forever. At just 12 years old, everything changed when her mother divorced and their family returned to struggling. What followed was a journey filled with rebellion, anger, and survival. Tameka opens up about smoking, skipping school, suspensions, group fights, gang fights, and being arrested while still a teenager. She bel...

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