Gladys Stocks is a resilient and inspiring author. In 2007, she tragically lost her three-year-old son as a result of being in an abusive relationship. For 16 years, she grappled with guilt and grief, but in 2023, she channeled her pain into writing her first novella, "NEVER WOULD HAVE MADE IT: How Overcoming Grief and Loss Saved My Life," to help others suffering in silence. 

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She founded "Just Love Self," a brand dedicated to encouraging women to love themselves unapologetically, offering homemade gifts and promoting self-care through her,  “The Self Love Challenge: 30 Day Challenge To a Better You” Workbook and Coloring Book. Despite the challenges of dealing with anxiety, depression, and the loss of her son, Gladys has become a beacon of hope and resilience, inspiring others to overcome adversity and cherish self-love and mental health.