To begin, I grew up in the south suburban area of Chicago. I was in DCFS my entire life and experienced sexual, physical, and mental abuse at the hands of my adoptive family. I was subsequently placed back into DCFS care due to concerns at the home and by the time I was 12 years old, I was not emotionally stable. I transitioned from foster home to residential facility until I turned 18. Upon becoming pregnant with my son, which proved to be the most significant blessing I had ever received, my caseworker instilled in me a sense of hope that I would become somebody noteworthy, emphasizing that it would simply require time. I expressed my concerns to her about raising a child without assistance, but she reassured me that I would persevere. Initially, I felt unprepared, but I promptly began giving back to the community and sharing inspirational testimonies about my life to encourage others to improve their own circumstances. I entered into a relationship and unfortunately experienced physical, mental, and verbal abuse. My partner attempted to sell me to someone in Florida, which left me terrified. One day, I mustered the courage to fight back and escape. After finally breaking free from him and regaining stability, I resolved to improve my life. I joined a car club a non-profit organization, which inspired me to engage in various philanthropic endeavors, such as donating to different organizations and connecting with like-minded individuals. These experiences ultimately led me to my current position, where I inspire young women to recognize that there is hope for a better future, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and believing in oneself. It is never too late to make a positive change.