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I am a forever writer, but a debut author of
LITTLE TROUBLE:
COMING OF AGE IN MUHAMMAD ALI'S WORLD
OF POWER, PROTECTION & LOVE
(working title)
My mission is to tell stories that reveal the heart behind history—stories that humanize icons, expose power with tenderness, and inspire people to find belonging, healing, and courage in their own truth; to transforms pain into purpose, offering readers a way to see themselves and one another with greater compassion.
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“The man who sees the world at fifty the same as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life.”
Muhammad Ali
Why I Fight for Athlete Brain Health
I grew up inside Muhammad Ali’s orbit, learning to see the world through his courage, compassion, and service, even as I witnessed the early signs of the Parkinson’s that would later quiet his voice. Later, I saw similar struggles in other fighters, and as the wife of a former NFL player, I came to understand how deeply repeated impact can shape an athlete’s mind, memory, and identity. That understanding led to a lasting commitment to brain health advocacy for athletes in combat and contact sports.
Today, I work to raise awareness, connect fighters with resources, and advocate for broader access to care and emerging research. That work has included helping spotlight promising treatment opportunities and pushing for retired boxers to be included in conversations around new studies. At the center of it all is a simple belief: the people who give us their strength deserve care, dignity, and support long after they leave the ring or the field.
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Kelly Reilly Baldwin
