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Lessons of Love from Grandma

One of the greatest blessings to have in life is someone who loves you, respects you, accepts you, believes in you, praises you, encourages you, promotes you, nurtures you, dances with you and protects you no matter what.

My grandma Arlene Willis/Williamson, have taught me what love looks and feels like from a woman and that if a woman can’t treat me as good as she treats me, then that woman isn’t worthy of me. My grandma has never lifted a finger to harm me, but to hug and hold me. My grandma has never fixed her lips to yell at me in anger or to slander my name, but to build me up and cheer me on from the sideline and in the stands.

Grandma, I am grateful for your existence and for your assistance in shaping me into the man I am today. Thank you for setting the bar 📶

I am at the point in life now where people must come correct or don’t come at all. I will not accept nor tolerate the uncontrolled emotions and behaviors of others. You’ve taught me that and for that I can see and move toward a brighter path ahead.

– Jameel Davis

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Jameel Davis is a celebrated international award winning Cleveland author, international speaker, writer, and founder of ElevatedWaves Publishing Corporation, the only Black-owned publishing company in Cleveland, Ohio. He serves his community as a Law Enforcement Supervisor and Crisis Intervention Specialist with the Cuyahoga County Sheriff Department. Born and raised in poverty-dominated communities of Cleveland, Davis brings a wealth of first-hand experiences to his work, inspiring readers and audiences with messages of grit, determination, sacrifice, resiliency, motivation, and success. He is dedicated to promoting kindness, understanding, and hope to disadvantaged children and adults alike. A prolific author, his published works include “How Success Became My Focus,” “Cultivating Minds To Own Thyself,” “In Between These Sheets,” “Completely Naked,” and “SEX-Esteem.” He is known for his motivational talks, inspiring poetry, and educational seminars on topics ranging from social and emotional learning to book publishing, family, dating, and relationships.  Davis’s commitment to empowering others and sharing his story has led him to make author and speaking appearances across the country and internationally.

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