It is so easy for us to accept all that we see as wrong. It takes real courage and reflection to see the journey we have been on and what we have done along the way.
For Cousin Colby that road has been chronicled in the book HIDDEN SUPERPOWER---but it's not just about him. It's about us all. Through his platform Cousin Colby allows us to appreciate who we were created to be and give ourselves grace on the path of becoming.
Cousin Colby, first of all congratulations on the success of your book Hidden Superpower. What has it been like for you to see how your transparency has impacted the lives of others?
It’s been humbling in the truest sense. When I wrote this book, I wasn’t trying to inspire. I was trying to survive, heal, and make sense of my own life. Seeing people tell me, “I felt seen,” or “I thought I was the only one,” reminds me that transparency isn’t weakness, it’s a bridge. The impact has shown me that when one person is brave enough to tell the truth, it gives others permission to do the same.
The book is quite personal, even though I know many people—including myself—can relate to so much of what you have written. Were you surprised at how much you ended up sharing on the page?
Honestly, yes. There were moments while writing where I paused and thought, “Is this too much?” But I realized healing doesn’t happen in fragments, it happens in fullness. I didn’t want to write a polished story; I wanted to write a real one. What surprised me most wasn’t how much I shared, but how necessary it was to share it in order for the message to be honest.
A lot of Hidden Superpower deals with the power of overcoming: overcoming grief, overcoming loss, and overcoming your own personal insecurities. Have you been able to give yourself credit for all that you have overcome in your life and celebrate where you are now?
That’s still a journey. For a long time, I was so focused on surviving the next moment that I never stopped to acknowledge how far I’d already come. Writing this book forced me to look back and say, “You’re still here, and that matters.” I’m learning to celebrate progress, not perfection, and to honor the strength it took to become who I am today.
Forgiveness is a big part of the book as well. Talk with us about the role it has played in your healing and growth.
Forgiveness changed everything for me, not because it excused what happened, but because it released me from carrying it. I realized that unforgiveness was quietly costing me peace, clarity, and joy. Forgiveness became less about others and more about reclaiming myself. It didn’t erase the pain, but it stopped the pain from defining me.
I hope readers walk away understanding that their pain is not proof of failure, it’s proof of survival. I want them to see that what they’ve been through doesn’t disqualify them; it equips them. My hope is that the book helps people recognize that their story, even the broken parts, holds power, and that healing, growth, and purpose are still available to them.
You also are using social media to share your message. What has it been like to see the way people around the world are responding?
It’s been surreal. Social media can feel noisy, but when people stop scrolling to say, “This helped me today,” it reminds me why I show up. I’ve connected with people from all walks of life who share the same core emotions, grief, hope, fear, resilience. It’s proof that healing is universal and that real stories still matter.
Thanks again for your time, Cousin Colby. How can our readers stay connected with you?
The best way to stay connected is through social media, @CousinColby across all platforms, or by visiting my website. I’m always sharing reflections, resources, and conversations centered on healing, growth, and purpose. This work isn’t just a book for me, it’s a community, and everyone is welcome.
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