The Impact of an Absent Father on their Daughter | Barbara Demetrius-Powell | TEDxFederalHill

When a father is missing from the home it poses a problem for the single parent and the child. Statistically children who are fatherless are said to experience trauma, doubts, low self esteem, sexual promiscuity and unstable long-term relationships to name a few. However, a child can obtain healing and build confidence by seeking help, looking inside to fill the void and most importantly, learn to forgive. Forgiveness will help to restore and renew them. They can be fulfilled and become successful in life with a positive mindset. Barbara Demetrius-Powell is on a mission to dispel the myths that fatherless women cannot be confident or successful. Trained as a Health Educator, she has a unique 25 year background in communications, elegant spiritual and secular leadership. She has also worked in foster care and security services. Collectively she has been a speaker and teacher in the religious and secular setting for well over 30 years. She has a passion for lifelong learning and encouraging people in regards to mindset and confidence to unleash their fullest potential. In addition, she is an aspiring author. Barbara is relentlessly helpful in stirring the souls of anyone through her gift of singing. Today she is here to share from her heart. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx