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Sunday, 3/15/2026, 8:30am - Like It Is

Nell Bernstein
Nell Bernstein

All Alone in the World: Children of the Incarcerated is a non-fiction book by Nell Bernstein that explores the profound impact of parental incarceration on children in the U.S., using real-life stories to highlight their neglect, stigmatization, and the systemic failures that punish them for their parents' crimes. Published in 2005, the book details the experiences of these children from arrest to parental reentry, critiques harsh laws, and advocates for policy changes that keep families together, arguing for a human rights approach to criminal justice. Bernstein’s work has been praised as a "moving condemnation" and compared to classics like Random Family, earning recognition from Newsweek, Salon, and the San Francisco Chronicle.

Areas of discussion:

*Building Resilience Through Reflection
Healey explained a four-phase process for building resilience: Reflect, where individuals take time daily to reflect on their day with gratitude; Build, which focuses on developing a positive mindset and support system; ACT, where people face challenges, set goals, and act; and Renew, where they learn from adversity, celebrate their achievements, and strive to become better. Terry emphasized that the process is customizable and encourages individuals to choose positivity, set goals, and focus on personal growth.

*Gratitude and Resilience Journey
Terry shared his personal journey with sarcoma cancer, emphasizing how the experience taught him gratitude, provided a new life perspective, and fostered empathy. He discussed his book, "The Resilience Mindset," which was inspired by audience requests for a prescriptive self-development guide based on his experiences and those of others who overcame adversity. Terry explained that the book aims to help readers prepare for challenges by sharing lessons learned from personal struggles.

*Resilience Through Personal Themes
Terry shared his personal experience with resilience, highlighting how a song called "Never Surrender" by Corey Hart helped him cope with a challenging medical situation. He emphasized the importance of finding a personal theme song that inspires hope and resilience during tough times. Terry also discussed his book, "A Pimple Nearly Killed Me and A Resilience Mindset," which aims to provide readers with tools and methods to build resilience and maintain hope, despite life's adversities.

*Perspective and Resilience Discussion
Dr. Franklin and Terry discussed the importance of perspective in their community, emphasizing the need to appreciate the relative safety and comfort they enjoy compared to many others worldwide.