Missy Smith, the youngest of five and mother of a son was born in Washington D.C. Raised by both parents; it was her mother Thelma, who kept Missy half way sane. At age six, Missy endured sexual abuse at the hands of her two uncles. Ashamed and afraid, she decided to keep it hidden. Missy took to writing her most intimate and saddening moments in her journal. Years later, Missy realized her most prolific thoughts and feelings were in the very journal she was now ready to share. Hoping to help others overcome, Missy proudly displays her poetic thoughts for all so they too can begin their journey to healing.