Burdens Beneath the Hymns: The Unburdened Series - Book 1 - Softcover

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J.R. Gray-Heim (Joshua) grew up surrounded by family on their original homestead, nestled on the side of Spencer Mountain in Dallas, NC. As an older Millennial, he played a balancing act between Southern religious obligations and self-acceptance.Even with adversity and odds stacked against him, he knew he was destined for more than living the stereotypical Southern straight man's role and more than what his small town could offer. He grew up with his eyes always set on the horizon, where the big city life in Charlotte, NC beckoned.Today Joshua lives with his husband, Adam, and two dogs in Raeford, a small suburb of Fayetteville, NC, home to Fort Bragg. He is a serial entrepreneur who has established one of the most successful salons in Fayetteville. As a business owner and a philanthropist, he lives by the mantra, "make a difference, not a dollar," and spends much of his free time giving back to the community in a variety of ways.He also spends quite a bit of time antiquing and hunting for vintage treasures, much to his husband's chagrin at times. His talents span everything from performing in drag brunches to landscape painting to singing in a barbershop chorus. Joshua's biggest desire in life is to create a sense of connection and belonging for everyone he encounters and for those who read his story. As he loves to tell folks, "You only get one life; make it count. Trust me, honey, you got this."