Indelibly Marked
Dominique Kuykendall
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Indelibly Marked shares raw, unfiltered life stories that inspire healing, growth, and change. Guests open up about trauma, redemption, and transformation—often revealing testimonies never spoken aloud before. These powerful conversations remind us that every scar tells a story worth hearing.
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A Murderer Took My Innocence | Sue Allen 13.08.2026 2h 8minSend us Fan Mail Her childhood was shaped by instability, rejection, family trauma and experiences that forced her to grow up far too soon. As a young girl, she endured abandonment, homelessness and painful struggles with colorism and self-worth. As a teenager, another traumatic experience changed the course of her life and led her into motherhood at an incredibly young age. Rather than allowing what happened to define her future, she says becoming a mother gave her a reason to keep mov... -
Sentenced to 104 Years at 17: Growing Up in the Crack Era, Prison & Finding Purpose | Horacio J. Hill 13.08.2026 1h 47minSend us Fan Mail At only 17 years old, Horacio J. Hill received a sentence totaling 104 years—a reality he says he wasn’t prepared to understand as a teenager navigating the criminal justice system. Horacio shares the story behind the sentence, beginning with a childhood shaped by the crack era, instability, street culture, difficult family relationships, and experiences that left lasting emotional wounds. He reflects on how those circumstances influenced him while still taking responsibilit... -
Fire Fighting : Captain Ralph on Trauma, Faith and Becoming a New Man 31.07.2026 1h 41minSend us Fan Mail Before becoming a Kansas City fire captain, Ralph was struggling financially, working odd jobs and facing a pending felony connected to his former street life. After joining the Kansas City Fire Department in 2012, Ralph entered a world built around discipline, sacrifice, brotherhood and service. He began his career earning approximately $13 an hour while responding to fires, shootings, overdoses, fatal crashes and other emergencies across Kansas City. In this deeply personal... -
From Rage to Redemption: Forgiving the Woman Who Killed My Son | Matthew Hill 31.07.2026 2h 14minSend us Fan Mail Born and raised around Kansas City’s 12th Street, Matt grew up surrounded by two completely different influences. His mother taught him how to survive the streets, while his father introduced him to church, discipline, hard work and life outside the neighborhood. The streets eventually pulled Matt into fighting, hustling, shootouts and relationships that repeatedly placed his life in danger. However, the most devastating moment of his life came when his son, Lil Matt, was sho... -
Shot 5 Times, Paralyzed, But Still Forgave Him | Politha McMillon Jr. 05.07.2026 1h 47minSend us Fan Mail In this episode of Indelibly Marked, Freg sits down with Domo for a raw and honest conversation about the life he lived before and after being shot five times. Freg opens up about being labeled the trouble child, getting suspended and expelled as a young kid, being placed in behavior programs, fighting through embarrassment and anger, and later using pills to numb what he did not want to feel. The conversation turns deeply personal as he shares the night he was shot, how he w... -
Avalon Gangster Crip Charged With 5 Murders At 16 | Akasha Williams Pt. 2 02.07.2026 1h 8minSend us Fan Mail Akasha Williams At only 16 years old, says he was charged with five first-degree murders, two kidnappings, two counts of disposing of bodies, and five armed criminal actions. In Part 2 of his Indelibly Marked testimony, Akasha Williams opens up about being homeless as a teenager, surviving the streets, getting charged as a juvenile, facing life in prison, and how one case changed the direction of his life forever. Akasha also speaks on what he says really happened, t... -
He Taught Me How To Hunt Humans | Akasha Williams | Avalon Gangster Crip 01.07.2026 1h 39minSend us Fan Mail Akasha Williams opens up about being raised around violence, surviving street life, and the moment his life changed forever after being taught how to “hunt humans.” In Part 1 of this powerful Indelibly Marked testimony, Akasha Williams shares his journey from childhood trauma, LA gang culture, Avalon Gangster Crip history, Kansas City street life, survival, grief, prison lessons, and the mindset that shaped him before healing became possible. This is not a glorificatio... -
He Died In My Arms | Dr. Ryan S. Harvey On Trauma, Fatherlessness & Becoming The Strongest Man In The Room 25.06.2026 2h 42minSend us Fan Mail Dr. Ryan S. Harvey shares one of the most vulnerable conversations of his life. From losing his father at five years old to watching a close friend die in his arms, Ryan explains how trauma shaped his fears, relationships, identity, and purpose. He reflects on growing up between church and the streets, the importance of accountability, learning from his mother's commitment to truth, and the journey of breaking generational cycles through faith and healing. This episode ... -
Grew Up In A Haunted House | Demons, Spirits & Paranormal Encounters | Marie Jackson 16.06.2026 2h 52minSend us Fan Mail What happens when the paranormal isn't something you watch on television—but something you live with every day? In this unforgettable episode of Indelibly Marked, Marie Jackson shares her experiences growing up in a home filled with unexplained activity. From hearing voices and seeing shadow figures to encounters that left lasting impressions on her life, Marie opens up about the moments that challenged everything she thought she knew. She discusses the spiritual impact of th... -
Daddy’s Addiction , Lupus, Loss My Brother, Mother’s Covering | Nissa Vibe 02.06.2026 1h 34minSend us Fan Mail She grew up loving her father deeply—even when that meant visiting him in rehab centers while he battled addiction. As a child, she didn’t fully understand everything happening around her… she just knew she wanted to be with her dad. In this deeply honest episode of Indelibly Marked, Nissa opens up about growing up between two parents after their split, carrying years of resentment toward her mother, and eventually realizing something she never expected—her mother had been ... -
10 Juvenile Cases, Federal Time, And A Lost Decade | Young Devi 14.05.2026 1h 20minSend us Fan Mail He was building real momentum in Kansas City, dropping music, selling CDs, and starting to make noise in the city. Then everything changed. In this raw Indelibly Marked conversation, Young Devi breaks down how federal charges, prison time, street politics, police chases, and years behind bars interrupted his rise again and again. He talks about losing key years of his life, watching the rap game change while he was locked up, seeing prison violence up close, and trying to com... -
Thought The Streets Was Fun .. Then My Bros Started Dying | Young Devi 14.05.2026 1h 30minSend us Fan Mail He thought the streets were fun at first. Stealing bikes turned into stealing cars. House parties turned into gunfire. The lifestyle felt exciting—until the funerals started. In this raw and honest conversation, he opens up about growing up between chaos, street influences, constant moving, juvenile detention, and the early mindset that made the streets feel normal. But everything changed when close friends and brothers started dying, betrayal entered the picture, and prison ... -
Lost My Son During COVID - They Wouldn’t Let Us See Him | Anthony Stricklin 03.05.2026 2h 37minSend us Fan Mail Growing up without a father can leave questions that follow you into adulthood. In this powerful episode of Indelibly Marked, Anthony Stricklin opens up about his childhood, growing up with his mother and a hardworking stepfather while his biological father was largely absent from his life. For years, there was distance, silence, and unanswered questions between father and son. But in his 30s, after finding faith and gaining a new perspective on life, Anthony made a decision ... -
I Took In Kids That Weren’t Mine After My Kids Mothers Death | Brian Wright pt.2 27.04.2026 1h 47minSend us Fan Mail He stepped up and became a father to children that weren’t biologically his… Loved them, raised them, protected them like his own. But one day… everything changed. In this powerful conversation, he opens up about: – Raising kids as a man in a blended family – Letting go of a child he bonded with deeply – The hidden struggles of single fatherhood – Losing multiple loved ones in one year – Living with grief while still showing up every day This is more than a story… it’s about ... -
The Passing of My Children's Mother - My Kids Suffer The Pain I Grew Up Feeling | Brian Wright pt.1 27.04.2026 1h 5minSend us Fan Mail He lost his father at a young age… and carried that pain his entire life. Then the unthinkable happened — his children lost their mother. In this powerful episode of Indelibly Marked, he opens up about: – growing up without a father – running the streets and losing himself – battling suicidal thoughts – watching his kids face the same pain he once felt – and finding the strength to break the cycle This is more than a story… it’s about pain, purpose, and becoming the man his c... -
A lot Of My Friends Died… I Had To Find Purpose | Mike Nash 27.04.2026 1h 28minSend us Fan Mail In this deeply emotional episode of Indelibly Marked, Mike shares a life story shaped by unimaginable loss, survival, and ultimately purpose. After losing his mother at a young age, Mike grew up surrounded by poverty, violence, and the harsh realities of street life. With no safety net and few resources, survival meant hustling, independence, and learning hard lessons early. But the streets demanded a heavy price. Over the years, Mike watched friend after friend die—many of t... -
I Grew Up Distrusting Police… Then I Became One 26.04.2026 1h 43minSend us Fan Mail Part 2 of Officer Tashan F. powerful story on Indelibly Marked explores his journey from an inner-city childhood shaped by distrust of law enforcement to becoming a police officer himself. Growing up in Kansas City, Tashan witnessed firsthand the complicated relationship between police and the community. Many people around him viewed law enforcement with skepticism and fear. Yet at the same time, he also saw officers who served with integrity and courage—sparking a deep... -
My Mom & I Survived Years Of Abuse | Officer Tashan F . | 13.04.2026 1h 22minSend us Fan Mail Police officer Tashan F. shares one of the most emotional stories ever told on Indelibly Marked. Growing up in Rock Island, Illinois and Kansas City, Tashan’s childhood was marked by domestic violence, instability, incarceration, and trauma. The man who raised him abused both him and his mother, turning their home into what he describes as “hell.” Yet through it all, one person remained his anchor—his mother Ruth. Despite her struggles with addiction, legal trouble, and sever... -
I Didn’t Know My Blood Father Until After He Died | Tameka Griswold 07.03.2026 1h 2minSend us Fan Mail On this powerful episode of Indelibly Marked, Tameka Griswold shares the raw truth about growing up in survival mode and the moments that shaped her life forever. At just 12 years old, everything changed when her mother divorced and their family returned to struggling. What followed was a journey filled with rebellion, anger, and survival. Tameka opens up about smoking, skipping school, suspensions, group fights, gang fights, and being arrested while still a teenager. She bel... -
The Call That Changed Everything | Swayde - The Life & Times Pt.5 Finale 06.03.2026 1h 10minSend us Fan Mail In the final episode, Swayde shares the devastating moment he learned of his father’s death. From organizing the funeral to facing grief, leadership, and deep depression, he opens up about the darkest season of his life. Through therapy, inner child healing, and spiritual growth, he found purpose and direction. He now uses his story to teach that your skills are transferable and that your past does not define your future. This is a powerful message of healing, leadership, and...
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