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Better Said Than Written

Better Said Than Written

Written by: Tamika Cody
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 Better Said Than Written is the podcast supplement to the multimedia blog ArtzOfCulturez.com, where the host, Tamika Cody, shares inspirational excerpts from books, essays, poems, and quotes that, when read aloud, sound better said than written.All rights reserved Social Sciences
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  • The father I almost knew

    The father I almost knew
    Sep 12 2025
    In the previous episode; Not Grieving, Just Noticing, Tamika shared the complicated story of her father, SD, and what it means to hold space for someone who was never really there. But two weeks later, while watching his funeral streamed from Dominica, something shifted. As she studied the faces of family in the front pews, Tamika couldn’t see herself in them, and an instinct told her to search deeper. Against her siblings’ advice, she ordered a DNA test. What she found cracked her story wide open: the truth of her real father, hidden for decades by a single misread letter. This episode traces the journey from a funeral livestream to a DNA match that changed everything, guided by the words of James Baldwin: “Know from whence you came. If you know whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go.” SHOW NOTES Share Your Thoughts: If this episode resonated with you: You can share your thoughts here → www.tamikacody.com/contact Or leave a voice message or send a text to 2O2.57O.4554 Follow or tag Tamika on Substack via https://thejournalistwhocooks.substack.com You can also find her on Twitter: @tamikacody
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    9 mins
  • Not Grieving, Just Noticing: Catching Feelings for a Ghost.

    Not Grieving, Just Noticing: Catching Feelings for a Ghost.
    Jul 8 2025
    What would you do if someone from your past, someone you never really knew, landed in the hospital, and you suddenly found yourself feeling... something? In this deeply personal solo episode, I unpack a message from my sister that stirred up more than just a laugh. It’s a short story about complicated family ties, unexpected emotions, and the weight of what’s left unsaid. Guided by a quote from Hunter S. Thompson, this episode explores the quiet ache of longing, the edges of forgiveness, and the surprising power of naming what never was. “You can’t miss what you never had.” Show Notes Share Your Thoughts: If this episode resonated with you: You can share your thoughts here → https://www.tamikacody.com/contact Or leave a voice message or send a text to 2O2.57O.4554 Follow or tag Tamika on Twitter: @tamikacody
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    7 mins
  • Turning Pages

    Turning Pages
    Feb 2 2025
    How do you feel about second chances? How do you feel about starting over? Maybe you had a dream to become a veterinarian. Or a goal to start a nonprofit. Maybe you have always wanted to travel outside of the country. I’m sure there’s something that once made your heart race just thinking about it. But just like everyone else, life happened. Doubt crept in. And that dream was placed on the back burner, got buried under the weight of “what-ifs” and “maybe laters,” or worse…you threw your dreams away because someone said they were unrealistic. If that sounds like you, I want you to write down this following quote from George Eliot: “It’s never too late to be what you might have been.” – Want to connect? Want to be a guest on the show? https://www.tamikacody.com/contact Want to take part in the Story of Survival series? Email your entry to StoriesOfSurvivalEntry@gmail.com Or put pen to paper and keep the USPS in business by mailing your entry to: Stories of Survival P.O. Box 39072 Washington, D.C. 20016-9072
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    7 mins
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