In all ugliness, beauty lies within, representing individuals like you and me, who are willing to look deep inside ourselves to admit the truth about the ugliness in us. Do not only admit it, but address it where it demonstrates strength and strong will to overcome life’s challenges without making excuses. Everyone knows that life can be unfair at times; the question is, during the midst of it, how are we going to react? Usually, in the face of adversity, one is defined in character. This book expresses a lot of heartache, as well as triumph. I am hoping that my readers will embrace the essence of its beauty although shown in darkness because all can relate. At some point or another, life has hit you with uncertainty; the fact that you are reading this book proves your triumph over life’s setbacks. I am proud of you. Within these pages, I have tried to reveal the reality of bondage in its true form then turned it around for beauty for the sole propose of saving other people’s lives through awareness. If I can turn ugliness into art through creative writing, then there are no limits to what you can do; just do humbly, and loveliness and grace will beseech you and everything you set your hearts to do in life will prosper.

These are the things of which men think who live: of their own selves and the dwelling place of their fathers; of their neighbors; of work and service; of rule and reason and women and children; of Beauty and Death and War.

I will tell you a story, a story of a girl, born with a purpose that would take years before it could really be understood. She would grow into a woman of undeniable strength and courage, birthed through the ugliness she faced from the monstrosities of life. A woman given a task that only she could fulfill, equipped with powers that she would learn to unlock, because only she could access the key. This woman told a story to many, leaving them with a newfound courage and strength to continue to fight the ugliness knowing that something beautiful was awaiting if only they would make the decision to JUST KEEP LIVING!Ever felt like giving up and succumbing to all the ugliness the world seems to display? I have been there too! This is my story. A true story of pain, love, loss, depression, rape, molestation, abuse, life, death, the good, the bad and the ugly. The journey through some of my most traumatic life experiences but birthing an amazing end. Journey with me through this beautiful chronicle where I hope that you find hope, strength, love and an eye for beauty like you've never been able to see before.

American pragmatism is fertile soil for growth in Western religious thought.