About the Book
Sudden Change is my story a deeply personal journey that begins in the heart of Cherry Hill, where I faced a childhood marked by challenges that shaped who I would become. Through love, loss, faith, and the courage to come out, I’ve walked a path full of unexpected turns that ultimately led me to healing, growth, and spiritual renewal.
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This memoir is an honest reflection of my struggles with identity, relationships, and self-acceptance. I share it all the raw moments, the breakthroughs, and the lessons that have carried me through. Writing this book was not just about telling my story, but about reclaiming my voice.
Sudden Change is my invitation to you: to embrace life’s unpredictable shifts, to hold onto resilience, and to believe in the power of transformation. If you’ve ever wrestled with who you are, questioned your faith, or fought to find your place in the world, I hope my story resonates with you and reminds you that it’s never too late to grow into your truth.
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Sudden Change is dedicated to capturing and sharing profound life experiences that inspire, challenge, and move people. By offering a platform for memoir writing, we celebrate the richness of individual journeys and the connections we create through shared stories.
About Me
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I’m Candia J. Oliver, an addiction counselor with decades of experience walking alongside individuals on their journey to recovery. I earned my bachelor’s degree and have dedicated my life to helping others find hope, healing, and purpose. I’m also a proud mother of two amazing children, a loving grandmother, and a dog mom to my sweet companion, Theo. After years of supporting others, I finally decided to share my own story. I just published my very first book, Sudden Change, a memoir about transformation, faith, and resilience. My hope is that by reading it, others will feel less alone and more empowered to embrace change, even when it arrives unexpectedly.
This isn’t just a story about pain, it’s about power. About what happens after the breaking point. In this book, I’m pulling back the curtain on the battles I fought quietly, the lessons I learned loudly, and the strength I found in the darkest places. Resilience isn’t a moment; it’s a series of choices. To keep going. To rebuild. To rise again, and again. If you’ve ever been knocked down and questioned whether you’d make it back......this is for you!
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