#87 Live to Forgive: A Journey of Redemption and Healing with Dean Smith

In this powerful episode, host Kyrie delves into an emotional conversation with Dean Smith, a man whose life was forever altered by an unimaginable tragedy. Dean shares his harrowing story of coming to terms with the brutal murder of his beloved mother by a man named "Bob."

Initially consumed by anger and vengeance, Dean's journey takes a dramatic turn when he's taken in by a local church leader, who poses a question that would shape the rest of his life: "How's your journey of forgiveness going?"

Dean opens up about his struggle to forgive the man who shattered his world, even going so far as to vow that he would one day take Bob's life. He candidly discusses the destructive coping mechanisms he developed, which led to a spiral of alcohol issues and the dissolution of his marriage.

However, as he finally begins to confront his inner demons and the hatred he held for Bob, Dean embarks on a path toward forgiveness and self-healing. The pivotal moment arrives when Dean decides to reach out to Bob, who has been released from prison, to express his forgiveness and extend a hand to help Bob forgive himself.

Their ongoing phone conversations eventually lead Dean to make a life-changing decision—to travel across the country and meet with Bob in person, resulting in a touching and transformative documentary called "Live to Forgive."

Dean's story serves as a profound reminder that we all have our "Bobs" in our lives, whether they are external individuals or the inner struggles we grapple with. Without genuine forgiveness, we risk developing destructive coping mechanisms that can consume us. Join us as we explore Dean Smith's journey of redemption and discover the incredible power of forgiveness and healing.

Find Dean: @dean_eric_smith

Watch the Documentary and Sign Up for his courses: https://www.livetoforgive.com

Find Kyrie: @theconfidentmompreneur