# Derek Williams

> A licensed acupuncturist, author, and lifelong fighter


## Posts

- [A Cry Against Student Loan Injustice](https://derek-williams-author.com/a-cry-against-student-loan-injustice/): This fiery poem channels the raw frustration of millions trapped in the U.S. student loan debt system-a cycle of financial oppression that stifles dreams and fuels inequality. With sharp rhymes and arelentless rhythm, it calls out the corruption of politicians and collectors who profit while former students struggle to survive. Written to spark change, this piece is a rallying cry to dismantle an outdated, unjust system and reclaim a future free from debt’s shadow. https://www.amazon.com/Liberty-Thin-Blue-Derek-Williams-ebook/dp/B0776LV35L

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- [About Me](https://derek-williams-author.com/about-me/): About me Hi. I’m Derek Williams, a licensed acupuncturist, author, and lifelong fighter who turned personal struggles into stories and solutions. At age 12, I started lifting weights to overcome health challenges and bullying, sparking a journey that led to several top-three finishes in karate tournaments, powerlifting meets, and even a weight class and overall win in a bodybuilding competition. But life threw a harder punch: a traumatic brain injury and workplace chemical exposure triggered multiple chemical sensitivities, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, food allergies, and Addison’s Disease. Determined to heal, I returned to college for acupuncture and mastered Applied Kinesiology, transforming […]


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