I learned to divorce my story from victim to victor with Derek Clark

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Foster Carolinas

Least of These Carolinas

61 episodes

1 week ago

In every episode of Foster Carolina the Executive Director and co-founder of The Least of These Carolinas will share about real foster care issues. She has a heart for children and is a great advocate for their needs. Susanna and her husband, Sean, became involved in orphan ministry in 2009 when they became foster parents. They have fostered long term placements and have grown their family by adoption through foster care. Susanna has a desire to help the children of her community and help restore hope in in their broken lives.

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I learned to divorce my story from victim to victor with Derek Clark

Foster Carolinas

28 minutes 5 seconds

1 year ago

I learned to divorce my story from victim to victor with Derek Clark

Derek Clark, a former foster youth turned motivational speaker, shares his journey from a troubled childhood filled with trauma and adversity to becoming a beacon of hope and resilience. He emphasizes the importance of mindset, the power of music as a form of expression, and the need for compassion in parenting and mentoring. Derek encourages listeners to take responsibility for their lives, support foster youth, and be a source of light in their communities.

"Adults in the foster system need to understand the trauma behind behaviors."

00:00 Introduction to Derek Clark's Journey

03:08 Transforming Pain into Purpose

05:46 The Power of Music and Expression

09:02 Overcoming Adversity and Finding Hope

11:47 Parenting Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

15:08 Empowering Adults in the Foster System

18:00 Ways to Support Foster Youth

20:50 The Importance of Mentorship

24:12 Reflecting on Growth and Transformation

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