| Tina Klonaris-Robinson | Mother, Artist, Entrepreneur, Mentor, Inspirational Writer and Speaker |
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"I have gotten to know Tina Klonaris-Robinson over the last 12 years strictly by way of her "written word". What she has written to me during my time of struggles, or to others, and during her personal time of struggle has touched me profounded to the deepest level of my spirit/core. In her own suffering, her spirit shines brighter than the stars of our universe. Her words continually light the path & uplifts people in accepting life with a rare and deep understanding filled with compassion, allowing them the freedom to move through their suffering with a heart for Love. Her message is of peace, acceptance, hope, healing and most of all Love. Each time I read one of her messages, my spirit bubbles over in heart warming joy. She is a pure example of what walking on this god-given planet in Love is all about. Anyone who knows Tina will quickly find this to be true." Gail Lawrence-England New Richmond, OH "In 2006, I suffered a uterine rupture and lost my son Peter as a result of that catastrophe. I joined a support group, and one of the ladies who welcomed me was Tina. She reached out to me in the rawness of my pain, offered me her friendship, and through her caring spirit, she embraced me with her words of compassion and empathy. Tina's sincerity and honesty in her writing drew me to her, and since being part of that support group I've seen Tina reach out to many other women who were grieving, to comfort, share, and touch their lives from afar. She is a blessing to many, and has a true gift to inspire and heal others through her words." Angela Crandall Humboldt County, California "My name is Dawn Lorenzo, I'm a television producer in Philadelphia and had the privilege of filming Tina and her husband Curtis' amazing wedding for a show on TLC. The rich, cultural diversity of their families not only made for a wonderful TV show, but was the beginning of an amazing friendship. Through the years Tina has experienced triumph and tragedy like many people, but few come through trials as strong as Tina has. Resilient, passionate, articulate - exceptional is she. As a business woman, writer and mother, I marvel at her strength and optimism everyday." Dawn Lorenzo Philadelphia, PA "Many of us live happily within the walls of our cozy comfort zone, well padded with the modern conveniences and luxuries of the civilized world. We know there is pain and suffering in the borders beyond, but we dare not venture there. Tina not only ventures there; "there" is part of her world. When she travels to these precarious lands, she welcomes us all to make the journey with her, through her writing. It is within her quiet, powerful words that a world of strife and war transforms into a place of great forgiveness and tenderness. Real people and their humble heroics come home with her in her vivid paragraphs. Reading them, I see what she has seen, but with the viewpoint of her grace and love for humanity. It moves me each and everyday to do better. Because of Tina, the walls of my comfort zone have shimmered and expanded..." Angela Pattusch-Dorval Nassau, Bahamas "Tina has been a friend and inspiration for over 25 years, but over the last 5 years I have seen her be transformed into an inspiration for the world. She has regularly appeared on my television talk show, bringing her message of personal healing, forgiveness, empathy and acceptance. No other guest on the show elicits the email response that she does, and the flood of messages we receive indicating how deeply she has touched my viewers' lives is truly remarkable." Etoile Pinder, Host "Dialogue" TV Show Nassau, Bahamas "In my own career as an author and public speaker on matters that impact the family, Tina Klonaris inspires me to no end. In response to suffering and injustice, Tina draws upon tremendous courage, resilience, and the ability to create transformation. Her example is a shining light for us all." Ananda Lowe, co-author, The Doula Guide To Birth (Bantam Books) Boston, MA "Though her soul has sat in darkness, it has risen in perfect light...she has loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night (author unknown). This quote describes Tina Klonaris- Robinson. Tina has a story that needs to be told. She is both a warm and compelling speaker. Somehow she exudes both strength and gentleness and at the same time. She is passionate about the stories she tells and although painfully honest, she gives her listeners permission to do the same. She has found a way to exchange pain for beauty, despair for hope, and death for resurrection. She is one of these earth angels who have come to teach us the power of forgiveness, and how it can transform a life, a family, a marriage, a country and further a world. She has taken the ashes of Rwanda to wash the souls of Bahamian girls living in a reform school, to give them hope that their own broken bodies, souls, minds and dreams can be exchanged for greatness and beauty. There are so many in this world who experience and deep pain, many women who experience early child loss. Tina's story touches the heart and soul, her words are blessing to so many." Deborah Sweeting-Talens Nassau, Bahamas "I met Tina a few years ago, about a month after her daughter Meah died in childbirth due to a cytotec induction. Our paths crossed while I was organizing a demonstration outside of an ACOG general meeting to demonstrate against the use of Cytotec inductions during labor. My daughter and granddaughter also died from a cytotec induction. (www.tatia.org) The paths that Tina has been on since the death of her daughter have demonstrated an amazing amount of strength, compassion, determination, insight, humanitarian love for those in the most need and the incredibly long, hard journey that leads us to our true purpose in life.....this struggle is SO very intense and painful ... because in order to get through it.... we have to continuously relive it. Tina has done this..... and more..... and in the process has given so much of herself to so many in need. She is a very talented writer. who writes from the heart...with so much insight." Maddy Oden California "My name is Laura Kemp and I am a University student living in the Bahamas. I met Tina in May of 2008 and was completely inspired by this remarkable woman. We formed an instant connection and she touched my life with not only her story of strength and resilience but with her kindness and amazing spirit. We went on a journey together to Rwanda where her compassion and empathy was awe-inspiring. Tina has shaped her life around helping others and is the most empathetic human being I know. There is a presence about her, people feel confident, safe, and even if you meet her for only a minute you feel as though you have known her forever. Her story of strength has inspired so many people and has affected so many communities here in the Bahamas. She brings people together from all walks of life and enables lasting bonds. She is selfless and humble yet full of strength. She is an inspiration!" Laura Lane Kemp, Nassau, Bahamas "There is something exceptionally special about Tina's voice and tone. She is inspiring even while enduring her own pain. She comforted me when I lost my daughter to a uterine rupture two years ago. We celebrated our pregnancy together in 2009. We celebrated the safe delivery of her son. She comforted me yet again when I lost my son to another uterine rupture. She cried for me, she encouraged me, she checked in on me via email, she called me and talked with me for over an hour while her infant son slept. Tina inspired me to journal my exerience. She encouraged me to write, to tell my story. I learned a little more about Tina in our conversation. I learned that she is a true humanitarian. She lends a hand whenever someone needs help. I learned about her work in and support for Rwanda. I learned that she is helping hurt souls every where. I believe that is what God means for us to do, use our experiences (no matter how good or bad) to help others. What a blessing it has been to be touched by such an awesome, inspiring woman. She is not only talking the talk but her actions are backing up her words. I will always be grateful to have passed her way during this lifetime." Christine L. Allen Alexandria, VA |
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