I would first like to acknowledge my husband, Derrick William McCluskey, Sr. Throughout all of my trials and tribulations, this man has been my rock, sword, and shield. Secondly, I would also like to acknowledge my children, Marion, McKenzie, Blanche, and Derrick, Jr. Thanks for allowing mommy to write her first book. To my parents, Thomas and Linda Gosier, and Marion and Velvie Mitchell, thanks for pushing me to be great; and to my siblings: Marion, Angela, Thomas, Glen