I would like to thank everyone who’s been supporting me this far and who has taken out the time to read something I’ve put so much dedication into. I really appreciate it. This book is solely dedicated to my wonderful grandmother Sheila. I’m so grateful that you took me and my brothers in and did the job for my mom when she couldn’t. I’m sorry for any and everything bad I did when I was younger, but I’m thankful for all the ass whoopings, because I now know right from wrong. I thank you for everything you’ve instilled in my head to make me the person that I am, and for stressing how much of an importance education really is. You taught me what it means to be a strong black woman, and to not give up no matter how hard life is. You’ve always kept my faith alive and proved to me that no matter what negativity life throws at me, I can and will overcome it. Thank you for the wisdom, encouragement, guidance, and experiences you’ve given me. I love you granny.