Rise Together: The Art of Climbing Out of the Ditch

In a roadside ditch, Laquita Dian was face-to-face with no one but herself and the dirt. She was demoralized, dehydrated, and dry heaving due to a three-day alcohol binge.The gravity of her situation was crushing. She had just been released from jail after an arrest for drunk driving. Her son was facing a life-altering spinal cord injury. Her daughter was slipping into the grip of self-destruction.In her darkest moment, an act of kindness from a stranger sparked a realization that would change everything:We rise by lifting others.Rise Together documents Laquita’s artful embrace of her role as a caregiver. Through vivid storytelling and raw honesty, she shares her colorful journey from the depths of despair to profound purpose, healing, and self-discovery. Led by a clear why—her love for her children—they discovered how totransform their adversities into a driving force of self-improvement and profound purpose. A true alchemy of Me to We.This isn't just a saga of struggle. It’s a story of hope—full of practical and actionable insights based on decades of hands-on experience with trauma recovery.Laquita’s spirit is a lit candle for anyone who finds themselves trapped in the darkness of adversity. Her odyssey shows us that no matter how dire our circumstances may seem, there is always a path forward.Are you ready to Rise Together? Read more