Sugar In My Grits

Grief stricken by the brutal murder of her cousin and the tragic death of her nephew Amanda spirals into a deep depression. Emotionally bankrupt and having lost faith in God she manages to decide to seek therapy. During therapy Amanda uncovers issues deeply rooted in generational curses, compounded grief and emotional trauma. Determined to get her life back on track she's forced to confront her own demons and find a way out of the dark depression. Sugar in My Grits is a firsthand look inside Amanda's difficult journey and shares life's lessons she has learned along the way. A must read.

Amanda Y Callender hails from Newark, New Jersey and currently resides in Lincoln Park, New Jersey. Amanda works in the Technical Field and is the creative force and developer behind the popular blog www.ACallenderGirl.com. She loves to write and read, especially a good book that "adds to the soul's progression". Amanda's unique personal bouts with loss and grief has led her to this path of sharing her journey. Her experiences in overcoming the difficulties associated with continuing life after death and loss, are transformational. The humble stature of her experiences gives holistic and familiar remedies. The tools and practices she presents in the book Sugar in my Grits provide hope, help, and practicality for desperate situations. When Amanda is not working or writing she can be heard co-hosting her podcast "Have Your Own Orgasm" or posting her thoughts on www.ACallenderGirl.com. She enjoys spending time with her wife Kayla, son Jax and niece Kimani,