Sam Simmons

It's not about how folks maybe feel.

It's about how do I make you think about what's going on a little differently and having a little bit different approach.

in dealing with this.

I want you to think about this and maybe think about it a little differently as you go, but that whole idea of not being afraid of talking about your trauma.

We were, in general, across the board, folks always wanted to hide the ugly because that's what we do.

That's the fear.

In our community,

Well, our conference is next week.

Thursday and Friday, June 26th, 27th at St.

Paul College.

And our focus is going to be Black Fathers.

And I appreciate y'all having me on.

And I know that I can get a little out there.

But again, my whole goal, and it's not like I met it, is not necessarily agree, but at least think about it with a different twist.

And one last thing, the book is called Just Sam.

And basically, it's a book about my trauma and how I helped other folks with theirs.