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"Sharing my true stories encourages and empowers others to search for their voice deep or authentically into an uncivilized world, and release their truth"

—Dr. Phyllis Bivins-Hudson

Coming June 2026 . . .

FINDING DECEMBER

At thirteen, Phyllis Bivins-Hudson entered her first romantic relationship without knowing what love should feel like—or what it should never demand.

Finding December is a deeply personal memoir about how our earliest experiences quietly shape the relationships we choose, the boundaries we struggle to hold, and the versions of ourselves we learn to become.

This is the story of learning to recognize love that doesn’t require self-erasure—and finally arriving at a season where safety and self-worth are no longer negotiable.

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  • I couldn't stop reading!

    I read and didn’t even realize when the sun set and didn’t pause until it got too dark to see the words on the page.

  • You are an overcomer!

    I ended up finishing the book in one session. Thank you for sharing your testimony. You are indeed an OVERCOMER!

  • All I can say is wow!

    I went through a wide range of emotions. The strength and determination that Dr. Phyllis has is simply awe inspiring.

SHOP BOOKS

A reflective memoir about love, relationships, and the lessons that shape us. Dr. Bivins-Hudson explores how life’s experiences ultimately lead to clarity, growth, and choosing yourself.

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A powerful memoir of resilience and determination. Dr. Bivins-Hudson shares her journey from childhood poverty and hardship to education, purpose, and a life shaped by perseverance.

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Phyllis Bivins-Hudson Ed.D.

AUTHOR + SPEAKER + MASTER EDUCATOR

Dr. Phyllis Bivins-Hudson is an author, educator, and lifelong advocate for learning, resilience, and personal growth. Born in Suffolk, Virginia and a longtime resident of New Jersey, she has spent more than four decades dedicated to education as a middle school English Language Arts teacher, administrator, mentor coordinator, university instructor, and educational consultant.

Throughout her career, Dr. Hudson has remained committed to supporting students and mentoring new generations of educators. She is a co-founder and instructor in Rutgers University’s Alternate Route Teacher Training Program and has worked extensively as a mentor and consultant across the tri-state area. Her contributions to education have earned her numerous honors, including the Governor’s Teacher of the Year Award and recognition in Who’s Who Among American Teachers.

In her writing, Dr. Hudson reflects on the life experiences that shaped her journey—from childhood adversity to professional achievement. Her work explores themes of resilience, education, relationships, and the lessons that emerge through reflection and growth.

Through both her professional work and her writing, Dr. Hudson remains dedicated to sharing stories that inspire reflection, courage, and hope.

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The Themes at the Heart of Her Work

Resilience

Resilience

Stories of perseverance formed in difficult circumstances. Her writing explores strength built slowly through endurance, discipline, and determination.

Education

Education

Education as transformation. Learning becomes both refuge and pathway, offering stability, agency, and the possibility of rewriting one's future.

Emotional Clarity

Emotional Clarity

An honest examination of identity, relationships, and self-worth. These stories reflect the journey toward boundaries, safety, and self-recognition.

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Book Chats: Conversations Behind the Memoirs

She shares the personal stories behind the pages, explores the themes of resilience, education, love, and self-discovery, and invites audiences into a thoughtful conversation about the lessons that emerge when we look back on our lives with honesty and reflection.

Surviving Early Trauma and the Long Road to Healing

Exploring how childhood experiences—including poverty, instability, and trauma—can shape identity and relationships in adulthood. She takes a reflective look at the process of understanding one’s past while continuing to move forward with strength and purpose.

The Transformative Power of Education

She speaks to students, educators, and future leaders to share insights from her career in classrooms, administration, mentorship, and teacher training—highlighting how education can open doors, cultivate confidence, and change the trajectory of a life.

Choosing Yourself: Self-Worth and the Evolution of Love

Drawing from the themes explored in her writing, Dr. Bivins-Hudson examines how life experience, reflection, and personal growth can reshape the way we define relationships and the value we place on ourselves.

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