Six years ago Life Sucked!  I was diagnosed with Keratoconus, an eye condition that effects your cornea.  I was told all the things I couldn’t/shouldn’t do… Life Sucked!  Yet, I had to stop the self pity.  I’ll never let a blown cornea hold me back. Now I live life 20/20! -Marcus Sims

After 17.5 years of being a single struggling parent, my ex wanted custody to stop his child support obligation. He collaborated with our child to leave me but the judge informed him that he still had to pay his arrears of over $500,000! I told him back then, “you’re going to pay me…” Only God!…

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I laugh as I think about the barely visible scar that fills the groove in my neck.  A reminder of a sudden sickness that promised to take my voice and life.  But God gave me a promise that I would laugh again. So I laugh and laugh… God always fulfills His promise! -Delinda Morris Smith

Life’s a journey.  My son Darin’s journey ended Oct 13th, 2010 at 6lbs 3oz 21in.  Stillborn… but I’m still Faithful. I try to find the reason for the early end to his journey, but I’m learning, it’s the JOURNEY that matters… in the end. -Dena Roberts

At 25 and single, I’m on a continuous journey to figure out life. Post-grad has taught me I do not know how to live life outside of semesters. Alabama bred; I’m answering God’s call to do something greater than myself. Family is key. Writing is my scapegoat. -Terasha Nicole

We never would’ve thought that on this small campus we would have found such a BIG LOVE.  With Gods favor and a supportive family there is nothing we feel our love can’t conquer. On April 14th, 2012, Chapter One shall begin this storybook of love. -Michael & Jessica

I’m always told I look/act like my father, to this I smile & I’m thankful for being my own reminder of him, strong & determined, always looking for the positive, always smiling just like he did. Just because we go through trying or difficult things in life doesn’t mean we have to-let-that-be-our-reflection. -Lenecia Martin

“I don’t want you but no one else can have you”…”All you’re good for is standing on a street corner, welfare and food stamps”…and “If I ever see you and our kids crossing the street again, I’ll run you down!”  I divorced him, took my sons and ran! God provided! -Tina Lockhart

Triumph is a way of overcoming an obstacle.  I lost everything and dancing helped me rejoice during my difficult time. Dancing is my escape from depression. God’s gift brought me out of tough situations. I‘m a Movement of Expression; I’m An Instrument of Dance.  Follow My Poetry in Motion. -Fredro Star