This is another survivor’s story of childhood sexual abuse. These stories are shared by survivor’s of CSA to let other survivors know they don’t have to suffer in silence and they are not alone on this journey of healing. Below is the Lawanda’s survivor’s story: “I lived with my mother until I was 14 years… Read More
My Greatest Adventure: Rafting in the Grand Canyon
A few weeks ago, I completed my greatest adventure to date. I went rafting for 7 days down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. On Day 8, I hiked up Bright Angel Trail. Here’s what I wrote the day after completing the hike to the top of the Grand Canyon. After a 7-day rafting… Read More
Reflections of 30 Years in Business: From Being a Broken Man to Meeting Presidents
The year is 1991. Great things are happening for me and my fast-growing business. I am getting more comfortable as a business leader, though it was all new to me. I was learning by trial and error, and I made more errors than good decisions. I was never a high-ranking officer in any company before… Read More
Reflections on 30 Years in Business: The Day I Met Herman Russell
Reflections on the 30th anniversary of CD Moody Construction Company: Meeting Herman J. Russell It was a hot evening in August 1974, and we had just finished two-a-days at football practice at Morehouse College. I was a freshman from Ann Arbor, Michigan. A teammate from Atlanta asked me to go with him to a friend’s… Read More
Reflection of 30 Years in Business: The day I turned down MJ
Reflections on our 30th Anniversary of C D Moody Construction Company. This is one of my top 3 moments and turning points in my business. It was the early 1990’s and I was introduced to an potential investor and partner. I knew if I wanted to grow fast and not struggle forever I would need… Read More
How and why it can take decades to speak up about sexual abuse
The news has been flooded lately with survivors of sexual abuse or assault speaking up. Some survivors have been silent for 50 years or more. Many people question their story because the survivors have been quiet for so long. I am here to share how it took me 46 years to get the courage and… Read More
What advice would I give my 22-year-old self?
Thursday, August 24, 2017, was an awesome night. I was recognized as one of ‘Atlanta’s Most Admired CEOs.’ When we came onstage to get our awards, we had to select one question to answer. The question I selected: “What advice would I give my 22-year-old self?” That night I only had a few minutes, so… Read More
Survivor Story: Suzanne Alden
Suzanne Alden Survivor Story “My name is Suzanne Alden, and I am a survivor of child sexual abuse by a family member. The trauma and shame from these experiences was so deep and so complete that I no longer wanted to live, struggled to love myself, and battled with connection. Through over a decade of… Read More
My Wife Karla is the Best
As we approach Karla’s 61st birthday this Saturday, I’ll share a little about this special woman, and tell you why she is so special to our family and to me. In 1990, she became a registered nurse. She served as a hospice nurse for 20 years before retiring. In 1992, I said out loud for… Read More
10 Things I Learned Hiking to Springer Mountain
On Saturday Feb. 25, I decided to hike to Springer Mountain with two friends. We each had full 30-pound backpacks and hiked 9 miles up 2,000 feet of elevation to spend the night on Springer Mountain, at the start of the Appalachian Trail. Even though the temperature was expected to be in the low 20s- not… Read More
