Parents are never prepared to bury a child. Lashawn Dennis is no exception. Yet, she found herself in this position when her 18 year old Marakah Ori Dennis (Rocki) suddenly passed away during her first semester of college. In this episode Dr. Keisha learns more about how Lashawn and her family utilized community as a part of their healing process, and how they have used this unforeseen tragedy as an opportunity to impact this same community in tangible ways. Through wellness circles, giving back and scholarships, Lashawn and her tribe continue to keep the legacy of Rocki alive. Rocki visited a pineapple farm as a child and lived by the words "Stand Tall, Wear a Crown and Be Sweet on the Inside".
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