I was raised in the projects my entire life…indeed it was the ghetto as one would say. My mom and dad gambled, drank, alcohol, and smoked. My mother knew of God but did not have a relationship with God. My parents did not care what I did and did not care about my whereabouts.
At a young age I was exposed to many things I should have not been exposed to, but I am grateful today for all I went through. I was abused physically, emotionally, and sexually by so called friends and loved ones, and because of abuse I later was entangled with anger. Anger caused me to become bitter and violent. I would fight just because, and if you looked at me the wrong way I was ready to fight as well.
At the age of 5 Street Rage came into my neighborhood (the Ghetto). Street Rage is a Godly outreach program that goes into poor neighborhoods or rough neighborhoods that many would turn their nose towards. Kim and David Ramsey are the leaders of Street Rage. Kim took a liking to me and I to her. She poured countless time into praying for me, loving me, and mentoring me in spite of my appearance. I attended church for many years with them but I did not have a relationship with God until I was 14 years old.
In 2005, when I was thirteen years old, I agreed on the best decision that was recommended to me from my mentor Kim Ramsey, to move to Tupelo, Mississippi. I attended Haven of Hope, a Home for Troubled Teens, and oh how that name threw me for a loop. Why? I was not a troubled teen in my eyes. I didn’t cause abuse to myself. I have never been away from home. I was sad, and I questioned why I had to leave my family instead of the abuser.
I was at Haven of Hope for one year and a half. While at Haven of Hope I indeed focused on myself, but most of all I grew spiritually. Upon arrival I knew of God but I did not have a relationship with the KING of KINGS, therefore Haven of Hope was a turning point in my life or should I say a milestone.
Currently, I am a Sunday School teacher in Jonesboro, Arkansas at Calvary United Pentecostal Church. I love teaching and at times I feel I should move on, but I have not, because I feel God is equipping me more. I have been teaching for about three years. Also, I am involved in Street Rage oh how I love itJ I am a prime example of what Street Rage can do for someone’s life with GOD as the guide. God used the broken pieces in my life to build me into the young woman I am today, though He is not finished with me. I have not begun to touch what He has in store for me I am getting more of a glimpse each day.
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