No Peace In Silence: A Memoir

Factual events that describe in detail this young life in a memoir that has experienced many of life's challenges. From homelessness, abandonment, drugs, a broken family throughout childhood as well as many other issues. A story that is meant to inspire and open the eyes of many. I have lived a life that many of us wish to have to never endure. I was able to walk away from a life that was destructive and very close to the edge of death many times. I have been in situations and have lived to see many things that we try to keep our youth away from. I was one of those youth at the time. This reflects on a life that has been turned around and finally I can have peace knowing that I no longer have to keep this locked away or feel as if I need to remain silent. This was something I have done for many years because I could not deal with the hurt and emotions that came from having to deal with them. Finally I am able to as well as want to share it with all of you. Sometimes we do not know we have the strength to do something until your are at the point of breaking. I was right there. My strength and courage to tell my story came from inside my heart when I felt as if I could finally be at peace letting it go but having to face these emotions again was hard. It was followed by loud cries, long hours, sleepless nights but most of all I found my strength to finally write it down. A weight was definitely lifted off me and I am at peace knowing that I am ok. I may not be exactly where I want to be in life but it is not a option for me to quit I will never give up and I will never stop being who I am today. My past is there. It will not be erased. I have done many things I am not proud of but a lot of things I am very proud of. I have also learned and discovered what in life I want and I am working very hard to get there no matter what lies ahead of me. I am ready for it. My goals and passion in life is to continue to work with our youth, because life is so precious. They are our future. So many times they just want or should say they need someone to listen or even someone to just be there. I am. I will always be there. Even the toughest, roughest youth are able to turn around if they choose you know why because I was one. I was that one that decided I needed to change and face the world and take responsibility for my actions and stop letting my past define me. They just need someone to tell them that they can do that too. Thank you for your love and support.