Amanda Eaddy is not one you hold down for long. The deepest of sympathies to anyone who attempts to pigeonhole her. Underneath the monikers of mother, author, educator, lies flesh and bone, desiring all the best life has. And life has come through - bestowing a resonance of word and encouragement. I chatted with Amanda. Follow our conversation after the jump.

They both are magnetic magic, making up two halves of a nurturing whole.

Somewhere in the beginnings of my journey, I told myself I deserved this pain and treatment, so i stopped doing anything about it. I let chips fall and cried later.

My life has grown, my connections have grown, my name and brands have grown while my circle has gotten smaller. While some may never feel that pang of guilt, I feel it intensely.