MISSION
Interruptions seeks to engage people of color in discussions that dismantle the crippling stigmas in our culture, society, and faith to build the confidence to change our narrative and heal ourselves.
VISION
Interruptions envisions communities where people of color have the tools to heal themselves and the next generation.
About the Book
Interruptions is a true story that details Rev. O’s journey after her son, Jonathan, was murdered in a case of mistaken identity, becoming another victim of gun violence. This “interruption” in Rev. O’s life ignited a domino effect of PTSD, depression, and grief, compounded by subsequent loss of employment, detachment from relationships, addiction, and suicidal ideation. This whirlwind of experiences eventually triggered a brain aneurysm, leaving her in such dire straits that her doctor suggested her family began planning for a funeral.
Rev. O shares how she emerged resilient in her struggle to overcome her physical maladies, family traditions, cultural and societal stigmas, and racial and economic disparities in mental health. She discovers a way to reinvent herself through her faith, learned experiences, and network of support.
