Motherless Child: A Journey of Growing Up and Forgiving, Paperback/Valencia Griffin-Wallace

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"Yet even through the shadows and the pain, there is hope. There is a way out - and there is a brighter tomorrow." Raised by a mother who turned to drugs to relieve past pain, Valencia had to grow up fast., welcomed by gangs, shunned by her family and finding motherhood early should have sealed Valencia's fate... at least according to all the statistics...Instead, this she found an inner strength born of determination, resolve and forgiveness - the same kind of strength that can be found in anyone, with the right motivation. Her heart-wrenching story unfolds through glimpses of her own life and recollections of her mother, a woman she never knew till long after her death. Raw, poignant and brutally honest, "Motherless Child" steps into the void and reveals the hope, and forgiveness, the data ignores. Open, honest and often raw, "Motherless Child" exposes a falsehood far too many of us have been led to believe - that those raised in addiction will fall victim themselves. There are choices... there is hope... and there is a different way. About the Author: Valencia Griffin-Wallace is an international speaker, bestselling author, radio show host, and entrepreneur. She is passionate and committed to the lives of women overcoming adversity to become successful. She helps women overcome adversity to gain unapologetic confidence by teaching them how to focus on their strengths and be resourceful. Confidence, vision, and goals can help a person overcome anything. She has overcome many adversities such as growing up with two parents in addiction. She uses her experience to inspire and educate her Define U community through Define U Radio, Define U movement and her annual conference, Define U Live.