As a young man in college I thought I had everything going for me. My parents had provided me with a wholesome family upbringing. All of my physical and financial needs were met abundantly. I always had clean clothes to wear, plenty of food to eat, and a comfortable bed to sleep in. Through grade… Continue Reading
As a kid growing up, I liked to eat Cracker Jacks because of the surprise in the box. I would open the box and carefully sift through the candied popcorn until I found the prize. Similarly, when grocery shopping with my mother, I would always try to get her to buy the cereal with the… Continue Reading
As a young girl, I was very shy and withdrawn. The neighbors laughed at how I would hide behind my mother when they would visit our home. Through most of my teen years, I tried not to show my insecurities on the outside, but in my heart I still felt that everyone else was better… Continue Reading