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by Kisha Thomas (Author)
Rise Above, Push Beyond is a powerful and deeply personal journey through moments of life shaped by voices that conflicted with the author's true identity. From an early age, opinions from others subtly and sometimes forcefully crept in, clouding her confidence and causing her to question her worth, her strength, and her purpose. Over time, those external pressures fueled internal struggles, leading to seasons marked by self-doubt, emotional turmoil, and depression that felt impossible to escape.
With honesty and courage, the author opens the door to experiences many silently endure but rarely share. She speaks candidly about the inner battles that followed her into adulthood battles between who she was and who she was told she should be. Rather than masking the pain, she invites readers into the process of facing it, reflecting on how unchallenged narratives can take root and quietly shape belief systems that were never meant to define a life.
Through transparency, reflection, and faith, she reveals how she began to confront those deeply ingrained messages. Step by step, she learned to question them, dismantle them, and replace them with truth. Her journey is not presented as a quick transformation, but as a real, evolving process that required resilience, self-awareness, and the courage to choose growth even when it felt uncomfortable.
More than a memoir, Rise Above, Push Beyond serves as a guide for readers navigating their own moments of struggle. Throughout the book, the author shares practical tools, techniques, and insights that helped her rebuild confidence, reclaim inner strength, and reconnect with her authentic self. These lessons are grounded in lived experience, offering encouragement that feels both relatable and attainable.
At its core, this book is a testament to perseverance, faith, and the power of rewriting the stories we tell ourselves. It reminds readers that while pain may be part of the journey, it does not have the final word. By rising above limiting beliefs and pushing beyond imposed boundaries, it is possible to step into freedom, purpose, and a renewed sense of identity one not shaped by fear or doubt, but by truth and self-worth.
