Author, motivational speaker, and mental health advocate Lawyer Johnson is reintroducing his memoir, My Pain Is My Identity, to a new audience through a Goodreads Kindle giveaway. The promotion offers 100 digital copies to readers who enter by October 17, 2026, giving them a chance to engage with Johnson's story of overcoming childhood trauma, incarceration, and years of adversity. The giveaway is part of a broader effort to spark conversations about how painful experiences can shape identity and how individuals can reclaim control over their futures.
My Pain Is My Identity goes beyond a survival narrative. It examines the intersection of trauma and self-perception, exploring what happens when a person decides that the past will no longer dictate the future. Johnson's own journey took him from childhood trauma and incarceration to rebuilding his life in Arizona, where he became an electrician, contractor, business owner, author, and advocate. His work now focuses on helping others understand how unresolved experiences can continue to affect them long after the original trauma.
"I didn't write My Pain Is My Identity because I wanted people to feel sorry for me," Johnson said. "I wrote it because I know there are people carrying things from their past that they have never talked about. I want them to see that where your story begins does not have to determine where it ends."
The timing of the giveaway aligns with the release of Johnson's newest book, People Like Us Don't Heal Normally: Every Trigger Has a Birthplace, which came out on September 27, 2026. While the memoir chronicles survival, the new book delves into the emotional triggers, learned responses, and unresolved wounds that can persist after survival. Together, the books reflect Johnson's core message: surviving the past is not necessarily the end of the journey; understanding how that past influences the present is a crucial step forward.
For readers, the giveaway provides an accessible entry point into Johnson's work. It also underscores a growing cultural conversation around mental health, trauma, and resilience—topics that resonate across business, education, and community settings. Johnson's platform, Motivational Wingz LLC, extends his reach through keynote presentations, school programs, and community initiatives, all aimed at turning painful experiences into purpose.
To enter the Goodreads giveaway for a chance to receive one of 100 Kindle copies of My Pain Is My Identity, readers can visit https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/451251 before October 17, 2026. The giveaway not only introduces Johnson's story to new readers but also reinforces his belief that there are no deadlines on dreams.
