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Author | Life CoAch | Mental Health Advocate

Born into this world with a bone deformity, Danielle Ridgeway learned at an early age that it takes resilience to make it in this life. The original script given to her indicated that she was broken and unloved. Time has evolved this script into something positive and amazing.

Danielle was born in Detroit into a talented family. Her mother, father, grandmother and aunts were all singers. Danielle’s father was known for his vocal and instrumental abilities with Motown. Her aunts are the Ridgeway sisters and are known for singing with artists such as Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker, Mary J. Blige and other well known artists in and out of Motown.

Ms. Ridgeway graduated from Mackenzie High School with honors, enrolled at Wayne State University where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Theatre. Danielle later enrolled in the masters program at Cornerstone University where she obtained a Masters degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management.

Ms. Ridgeway started traveling to various places such as the Dominican Republic, Cayman Islands, Belize, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, etc. She met different people who were not allotted the privileges obtained in the U.S. The countries and Islands opened her eyes to the beauty of the globe.

Danielle has also performed at the Music Hall and the Opera House in Perilous Times, the longest running play in Michigan. Danielle operated as a Stage Manager for Perilous Times when it was performed at the Fisher Theatre, worked as Personal Assistant to Joe Smith and have worked with artists such as William Murphy, Clifton Powell and Christian Keys.

Today Danielle is still working in public service as well as encouraging people to heal, change their script and obtain complete freedom in their lives.

Career Higlights

Children's Protective Service worker with the State of MI for 6 years
Created and conducted a Depression Awareness Workshop in September 2018
Panel Participant at the State of Michigan Protect MI Family Training
Stage Manager for Perilous Times at the Fisher Building
Obtained a Bachelors Degree in Psychology with a minor in Theater at Wayne State University
Obtained a MBA at Cornerstone University

Book Overview

Love Hates Me is a story about two little girls who experienced child abuse and neglect from the adults who were responsible for protecting them. The trauma inflicted on the main and sub characters correlates with their inability to participate in effective relationships due to generational trauma. This story is based on some true events. It’s told via poetic language and solicits self help advice to its readers. Love Hates me is intensely sprinkled with truth, humor and detail. Grace and Faith are wanderers in this world that is full of confusion and adventure. The reader may find themselves on this journey as this book is meant to promote self healing, positive thinking and freedom.

Love Hates Me promotes change in the Child Welfare system, Family dynamic, School System, Church System, Community, adult mindset and any other leadership structure responsible for the rearing of children. The author has served troubled families dealing with child abuse for six years and plans on making this book another act of service for the families not only in Michigan, but globally

"I literally had to become broken in order to finally meet my whole self "

-Danielle Ridgeway

It takes time to become the original creation that God had in mind when he formed you. We are born blank slates according to psychology, but God ensured that he gave us all a different fingerprint. That fingerprint is your life’s purpose. There is something in you that only you can produce. It is our goal to remind you of how unique and beautiful you are in God’s eyes. Life and circumstance can sometimes become a detour to our initial purpose. The script that is given to us as children can either propel us or stop us from reaching our full- est potential. Healing has to be inten- tional and the way we heal is by changing our script and the way we see ourselves for the better.