A look at life through my eyes

The narrative centers on a young woman's journey from a troubled past to self-discovery. At twenty-eight, she reflects on her life as a street survivor, grappling with her identity and experiences, including her battles with addiction, incarceration, and living with HIV and Hepatitis C. Raised in South Carolina with two older brothers, she shares her story of resilience, creativity through poetry, and the bond with her family. Her candid exploration of personal struggles highlights themes of survival, identity, and hope.