Being a single mother to 3 gorgeous children is a blessing. Having gone through hardships in life from childhood to adulthood, well! not such a blessing but its ok as it was meant to be in my destiny. Life can be unjust, but then its down to one to make it what is it. Today I live to provide a good future, happy surroundings, love and support to my children, but merely ever think of me. I’ve never been the type of person to have time for me or make time for me for that matter. I live, (as I would say to my friends) for my children. I am constantly told that they will fly their nests eventually, but I’m good with that. I have experienced what seems to be a lifetime of pain, hurt, unfairness, and disrespect. I was not able to experience what it was like to live a little as marriage was in my destiny at 17. Today, I smile watching my children grow with love, care and respect for not just one another, but also for others, whether it be family members, friends or the people within the community. I couldn’t protect them enough at one point in my life, but I can and do now. Many a times, I was unable to see a clear path ahead of me. The thoughts of being a single mother in a community where people dwelled upon others misfortunes made me wonder if I had the strength to overcome the issues in my life to provide a safe environment and future for my children, but this was something I would not let become an obstacle. I put on a hard surface and walked the pathway leading my children. It was through these times I really got to know who was who in my life. I am no longer a victim, nor are my children. I don’t know what lies ahead of us as a family, but I know one thing, we are one, through thick and thin. We have people around us who are positive and give us the strength to continue in life and those people are our friends, which make up our complete family.