This is the story of Qiana - a young girl whose body and soul was battered by abuse, neglect, and abandonment. She grew up in an environment impoverished by drug- and alcohol-addicted parents, while dreaming of, hoping for, a life of pure peace and happiness. Extenuating circumstances throughout her childhood and young adulthood prevented her from enjoying that idyllic life. Daily life for Qiana was a constant worry. She worried about her own and her siblings? well-being and safety. She worried about how to keep her mother from getting high or intoxicated. There simply was no room left in her world to experience the joys of just being a child. She often wondered why she was born into these circumstances, and she questioned whether God was punishing her for being born. And why should anyone, especially a child, endure so much pain and hardship?Despite the adversity and oppression she and her siblings suffered because of their parents? substance abuse issues; despite being separated from her family to live in foster homes, group homes, and shelters; despite becoming a mother at the too-young age of 15, Qiana relentlessly searched for a brighter, more peaceful future. She would not allow herself to become another statistic that says children growing up in homes like hers are destined to repeat those patterns as adults and are less likely to succeed. With a sliver of hope, with cuts, bruises, and a wounded spirit that speak of a life lived in its rawest form, Qiana's story evolves into one of hope, inspiration, and determination. Her personally tested formula for success will guide others searching for a way to beat their own odds -- regardless of any past events or experiences -- to overcome the impossible. To persevere and to triumph, as Qiana has.'Nothing came easily, and everything was a struggle.'?I couldn't give up or look back, because no one else had my back. The more I understood that, the more I pushed myself to work harder each day.' - Qiana Hicks
| Author: Qiana S Hicks |
| Publisher: Words Of Inspiration Publishing |
| Publication Date: May 22, 2017 |
| Number of Pages: 222 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Paperback/Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN-10: 0998618004 |
| ISBN-13: 9780998618005 |
