Watch More Shows: http://thefallenstate.tv/fallenstate/ Buy Merch: https://jesseleepeterson.shop Support us on Locals! https://jesseleepeterson.locals.com On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Denayja Reese—She is a strategist, writer, and the author of ‘Don’t Hurt Yourself - A Memoir of Healing through Grief, Trauma, and Add*ction’. Born and Raised in the Valley, the self-described "black, gay woman" joins Jesse to discuss her powerfully traumatic life's memoir. Denayja, who is in her thirties, claims to have grown up in a "racially segregated" neighborhood! This negatively impacted her self-image, which ultimately sent her on a downward spiral toward addiction. She and Jesse touch on her career, mental health, upbringing, family, mess, forgiveness, and much more! Tune in on Friday at 12 Noon Pacific Time / 3:00 PM Eastern Time to catch our Premiere! How to find Denayja - @denayjareese9177: Website: http://denayjareese.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Hurt-Yourself-Healing-Addiction/dp/1667832565 Twitter: https://twitter.com/girlwthatlaugh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@denayjareese9177 Support us on Locals! https://jesseleepeterson.locals.com The Fallen State is a weekly TV talk show hosted by Jesse Lee Peterson. The program examines human nature and relationships in an honest and open manner and goes places that no other show dares to go in pursuit of Truth and enlightenment. Tune in on FRIDAYS at 12 Noon Pacific Time / 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time to catch our Premieres! The Fallen State website http://thefallenstate.tv/ Jesse's books: http://www.rebuildingtheman.com/stores Jesse's nonprofit, BOND http://rebuildingtheman.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FallenstateTV IG: https://www.instagram.com/thefallenstatetv/ DISCORD (new link) https://discord.gg/TB9scyxBpR