A Rewritten Story (Survival, Strip Clubs, and Salvation)

by Tyra D Hodge

Overview

Life is never easy, but there are times when it feels like everything is against you. Tyra Hodge grew up feeling the world's weight pressing down on her. A nagging feeling awakened, whispering how she would never amount to anything the older she got. Daunted by the increasing demands of education and her private struggles, Tyra turned away. It proved to be one of the seminal moments of her life. Tyra found herself on the streets, doing what she had to survive daily-endless hours spent in strip clubs, hooked on drugs, and spiraling deeper into desperation consumed her. Tyra soon arrived at the end of her strength, hoping each breath was her last. 

Then the remarkable happened. Life, having oppressed her for so long, provided her with the opportunity to change everything. Tyra jumped. Instead of wallowing in her grief, she discovered a new life filled with hope and promise. A Rewritten Story is Tyra's remarkable journey. Emotional and raw, it follows her through the bad times and into the best time of her life. Once a hopeless child of the streets, Tyra became a teacher, won teacher of the year, earned her position as an assistant principal, and finally, a district coordinator. Tyra, a highly sought national speaker, educates teachers on how to work with the roughest student. Tyra's story is the inspiration we all need, even if we don't know it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798987553893
Publisher:	Hodge Publishing
Publication date:	05/02/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	258
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Dr. Tyra Hodge has worked in Public Education for around two decades. She made a name for herself as a teacher that works with students with behavior issues. Dr. Tyra is an author, speaker, and TV show host. She also has two other books and brand journals. She also spends time teaching parenting classes through her non-profit Parenting Connections. Her legacy will undoubtedly help to shape the next generation through education. Tyra was named SUPERLady of 2018 in Houston, Texas, and Teacher of the Year 2019. Her shine is in her ability to overcome. Although she's had her share of successes, she has seen difficult days too. She's a domestic violence survivor. She has spent time homeless and understands what it means to be courageous in facing life's challenges. When Tyra's not teaching and advocating, she loves to ride Harleys. Tyra has been telling her story of overcoming obstacles through the power of Education.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments v

1. Present Day-2022 1

2. Arlington, Virginia - 1974 5

3. Daddy Issues 9

4. "F" School 15

5. The Man at The Park 21

6. Houston, Texas 1981-1990 27

7. Junior Year 35

8. Senior Year 39

9. Houston, Texas 1995 45

10. Trafficked 57

11. Traumatized 65

12. Missing All the Turns 73

13. Living is Hard When You are Dead 77

14. The Baby Blues 83

15. Wichita Falls 89

16. The Call 97

17. Back to School, Back to Life 105

18. The Turning Point 113

19. The Gruesome Twosome 117

20. Job Hunt vs. Husband Hunt 123

21. A Marriage Made in Hell 127

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22. God's Purpose: What He Really Wanted from Me 135

23. Good Things Come to Those Who Wait 143

24. Best Job Ever 153

25. I Saw the Sign 159

26. The Birth of Some New Ideas 165

27. To New Beginnings 171

28. The Second-Best Year Ever 175

29. Life Anew 177

30. Fallout 183

31. Family Ties 187

32. Something Unexpected 193

33. Nothing is without Challenges 203

34. The Voice 209

35. Doc. Hodge 215

36. Conclusion - Facing Demons 225

Epilogue

Lessons on Family 237

Lessons on trusting God and His plans 238

Lessons on God, Faith, and Humanity 239

Lessons on Mistakes 241

Lessons on failure and success 243

Lessons on Love and Abuse 245

Lessons on Determination 246

Phoenix 247

Lesson on Contentment 248