My mother has always been a major influence behind just about everything I do. I grew up watching her make sacrifice after sacrifice to make ends meets for my brothers and sisters and myself. Coming from a broken home at a young age was really rough. My mom had absolutely no skills and no job training when the divorce happened, but the way she persevered is one of the most important things that she has passed on to me. I still do not know how we made it, but we did. Therefore, I took a vow that she would never have to work another day in her life! She is truly my inspiration behind my writing. more...