Dr. Shareeda Tyaire is the Founder of Bruised and Unbroken. Bruised and Unbroken provides a service dedicated to taking a holistic approach to the wellness of individuals of all ages. She is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a Doctorate in Human Services, a Master's degree in Administration of Criminal Justice with a concentration in Criminal Behavior, and a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice. She has worked as an Addictions Therapist with the State of Maryland and as an Intensive Outpatient Addictions Therapist with Ashley Treatment Center. She managed and ran the adolescent program for youth with addictions and trauma. Dr. Tyaire has also worked for the State of Delaware as Psycho Forensic Evaluator, where she completed forensic assessments and evaluations on children, adolescents, and adults to assist in determining the best treatment options, with direct experience with juvenile sexual offenders. It was through these professional experiences and some personal experience that she writes children's books directed towards traumatic events that take place in a child's life, which can have long term effects if not addressed.