Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power
Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power
Mia Z. Edwards

Diaries: From the Housing Projects to Power

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~ I am Mia Z. Edwards. My memoir speaks through daily audio episodes, crafted to inspire, uplift, and celebrate the resilience in all of us. From the cozy chaos of housing projects to rubbing elbows with high-level government officials, who would've guessed? Picture this: I was a secretary, fueled by lattes, armed with a notepad, coordinating overseas travel, foreign dignitaries, and last-minute schedule shakeups. One moment I’m filing secret documents like a stealthy ninja, the next I’m jet-setting on covert missions. And then, WHAM! A package exploded on me. Then came the assault. A friend turned foe. I found refuge in the church. I was handcuffed because I beat the guy so badly, he left in an ambulance. Unbelievable? I’ve lived it. Curious? Buckle up. Now I’m retired, I write fiction, memoir, and musings, and podcast them. It’s therapeutic. Cheaper than therapy. Narrated regularly by AI. Penned by yours truly. I publish daily, except Sundays. That’s my rest day.

~ Profile image licensed via Shutterstock, by Isaeka11..

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Baptism After Trauma | Memoir | Part III of VI | Betrayal
11 October 2025

Baptism After Trauma | Memoir | Part III of VI | Betrayal

~ After a soul-shaking baptism, Mia sheds her past, embraces the Holy Spirit, and begins a bold new chapter, radiant, resilient, and ready to walk in the light.~ Image generated by OpenAI.
Church: My Sanctuary After the Attack | Memoir | Part III of VI | Betrayal
10 October 2025

Church: My Sanctuary After the Attack | Memoir | Part III of VI | Betrayal

~ In a Southeast, Washington, D.C. church, Mia listens to women’s baptism testimonies and feels the pull between flesh and spirit, until emotion overtakes doubt, and she declares, “I am ready to be Saved in Jesus’ name."~ Image generated by GitHub Copilot.
When My Attacker Faced Instant Karma | Memoir | Part III of VI | Betrayal
10 October 2025

When My Attacker Faced Instant Karma | Memoir | Part III of VI | Betrayal

~ After learning of her attacker’s downfall, Mia prepares for church—dressed in defiance, torn between faith and temptation, and searching for peace in the aftermath of trauma.~ Image generated by GitHub Copilot.
The Night I Was Attacked and Taken to the Police Station | Memoir | Part III of VI | Betrayal
08 October 2025

The Night I Was Attacked and Taken to the Police Station | Memoir | Part III of VI | Betrayal

~ After a brutal attack and a humiliating arrest, Mia finds unexpected kindness in a detective, clarity in faith, and the strength to reclaim her path.~ Image generated by GitHub Copilot,
Handcuffed and Arrested | Memoir | Part III of VI | Betrayal
07 October 2025

Handcuffed and Arrested | Memoir | Part III of VI | Betrayal

~ After surviving a brutal attack, Mia finds herself handcuffed, judged, and retraumatized, until faith, memory, and a quiet detective begin to restore her voice.~ Image generated by GitHub Copilot.
Shocked and Hiding After the Attack | Memoir | Part III of VI | Betrayal
07 October 2025

Shocked and Hiding After the Attack | Memoir | Part III of VI | Betrayal

~ Mia Z. Edwards shares one unforgettable true story—of attack, escape, and divine intervention.~ Image generated by OpenAI.
I Was Attacked | Memoir | Part III of VI | Betrayal
07 October 2025

I Was Attacked | Memoir | Part III of VI | Betrayal

~ A trusted friend turned into a predator. Mia Z. Edwards recount a harrowing night in 1997, when survival, faith, and instinct collided.~ Image generated by OpenAI.
INTERLUDE | Memoir | Part III of VI | Betrayal
03 October 2025

INTERLUDE | Memoir | Part III of VI | Betrayal

~ Betrayal is a searing account of trauma and redemption, where Mia Z. Edwards confronts assault and addiction, and finds healing not in therapy, but through unwavering faith in God’s justice and grace.~ Image generated by GitHub Copilot.
Becoming a Government Civil Servant | Memoir | Part II of VI | Networking
02 October 2025

Becoming a Government Civil Servant | Memoir | Part II of VI | Networking

~ After passing one of the most competitive federal exams, I stood at the threshold of public service. In this episode, I share how Mr. Cohen’s advice once again nudged me toward opportunity, leading to my debut as a civil servant. ~ Image generated by OpenAI DALL-E.
The U.S. Government's Evaluation and Assessment Test | Memoir | Part II of VI | Networking
01 October 2025

The U.S. Government's Evaluation and Assessment Test | Memoir | Part II of VI | Networking

~ This was the big one, the crème de la crème of federal entrance exams. In this episode, I share how Mr. Cohen’s advice once again nudged me toward opportunity, leading me to the Office of Personnel Management with sharpened focus and high hopes. A pivotal step in my journey from the housing projects to the power corridors.~ Image generated by Canva AI.