This is a story about hope, inspiration and spirituality, but it is also the story of my personal struggles with abuse, depression, betrayal and loss; each experience being a journey I've taken to grow and learn and to overcome, in the presence of all my painful afflictions, the obstacles in my life to rise above and reach a place of clarity and serenity. I have unfolded my most deepest, darkest and most painful of experiences within the pages of this book, as well as sharing with you my wisdom, insight and heart, so as to give you the motivation and inspiration to stand and be counted in your life because eventually, all darkness fades. This book is also in reverence to the incredible and amazing actor, Mr. James Wesley Marsters: my spiritual hero who has been a prominent figure, and a strong pillar of support, throughout the many years of pain I suffered. This is a heart-felt baring of my soul, and with my words of strength, courage and bravery, I wish to inspire you to never give up, no matter the weight of adversity...You can do anything that you put your mind to doing. Believe in yourself...You can rise above.