"I had a path of reckless relationships, multiple
pregnancy
scares, daily usage of drugs and had been shot at, had a
knife held
to my throat, raped, overdoses, Emergency Room
visits, the usage of drugs I
said I would never use, escaped
violent and criminal acts and stole but worst
of all…I could
not look at myself in the mirror. I had no dignity, no respect
and no desire to
live. Who am I really running from?
Myself!"