This Is Actually Happening What if nine bullets shattered your dreams? [Rebroadcast #240]
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Dec 24, 2024 Diamond Garrett, a resilient dancer turned speech therapist, shares her inspiring journey from surviving gun violence to empowering disabled individuals through her entrepreneurial spirit. She opens up about her traumatic past, including an absent father and the chaos of her childhood. The conversation highlights her transformation and how art, particularly dance, helped her reconnect with her identity. Diamond's commitment to fostering community support and navigating the complexities of ambition in a challenging world is both eye-opening and motivational.
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Negative Influences and a Fateful Ride
- At 18, Diamond moved out, got a job, but continued associating with negative influences.
- One night, she agreed to give a ride despite her mother's warnings and a recent incident of vandalism.
The Shooting
- Diamond drove to an unfamiliar location.
- While waiting, two individuals opened fire, severely injuring her and her friend.
Escape and Hospitalization
- Despite severe injuries, Diamond managed to drive away while being shot at.
- She crashed and was rushed to the hospital, where she saw her mother.
