Built to Rise: A Memoir of Strength, Self-Trust, and Becoming

Built to Rise: A Memoir of Strength, Self-Trust, and BecomingWhat if the strongest parts of who you become are built long before anyone else can see them?Built to Rise is the story of one woman's journey from surviving to truly living. Raised in poverty, shaped by trauma, and navigating teenage motherhood, Rhonda Freeman spent years believing that strength meant enduring whatever life demanded. But real strength isn't found in pretending you're unbreakable-it's forged through the difficult choice to keep showing up, even when no one is watching.Through deeply personal stories of heartbreak, healing, motherhood, competition, and self-discovery, Rhonda reveals how the lessons learned far outside the gym ultimately led her to become a world champion powerlifter, coach, speaker, and advocate for living with authenticity and courage.This is not a book about lifting weights.It's a book about lifting yourself.Whether you're rebuilding after loss, questioning your worth, chasing a dream that feels impossible, or simply trying to become a little stronger than you were yesterday, Built to Rise offers an honest reminder that resilience isn't something you're born with-it's something you build, one decision at a time.Inside you'll discover: - A deeply honest story of resilience, healing, and personal transformation.- Lessons on overcoming trauma, fear, and self-doubt.- The mindset behind discipline, confidence, and lasting change.- Why ordinary choices, repeated consistently, shape extraordinary lives.- Hope for anyone who has ever wondered if it's too late to begin again.You don't have to be fearless.You don't have to be perfect.You just have to be willing to rise.