An Empty Plate at the Table: A legacy stolen by domestic violence

In the unforgiving landscape of Chicago's housing developments, Dr. Sharon Pughsley refused to become another statistic. A single mother who survived unprecedented challenges, she turned personal tragedy into a powerful mission of hope and transformation.

After losing her daughter to senseless violence, Sharon could have been broken. Instead, she became unstoppable. With two children to raise and a heart full of determination, she pursued higher education against all odds--earning advanced degrees from DeVry University's Keller School of Management and National Louis University.

This raw, unflinching memoir is more than a personal story; it's a blueprint for resilience. Dr. Pughsley reveals how education, unwavering commitment, and the power of maternal love can shatter systemic barriers and rebuild lives. Her journey proves that our deepest wounds can become our greatest sources of strength.

A triumph of the human spirit that will inspire readers to transform their own pain into purpose.