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Every family carries a history. Some memories are celebrated through traditions, stories, and shared experiences, while others remain hidden beneath silence and unspoken emotions. However, even the experiences people do not discuss can continue to influence future generations. Generational trauma describes the emotional impact of painful experiences that are passed down ...

A powerful Southern Gothic family saga is built on more than generations of characters and dramatic events. It is a story about memories, secrets, traditions, conflicts, and the emotional ties that connect people across time. These stories invite readers into worlds where family history shapes the present, where hidden truths create ...

Some stories entertain us. Others stay with us because they challenge the way we see people, history, and the choices made in difficult moments. Rose Mary Stiffin’s Walk in Bethel is one of those unforgettable journeys, a historical novel that brings readers into the Mississippi Delta of the late 1890s, where ...

In the quiet communities of the Mississippi Delta, where faith, family, and survival shaped everyday life, Nashville Thompson appears to be a woman who has everything under control. She is the wife of Reverend Carl “Buddy” Thompson, a devoted mother, and a respected member of her community. Yet beneath her ...

Dr. Rose Stiffin and Faculty successfully hosted the Third Annual FLIRT Symposium at Florida Memorial University