I survived (and thrived) in the midst of cops, drugs, and violence, in my own family. Death threats, destruction, lying, stealing, and jail. It was a daily battle keeping all of us safe, and the house from going up in smoke from the "play" fires the boys were lighting in the yard. Other families were planning for their children to go to college; we were just trying to keep ours out of jai, and get them through high school. We spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on attorney's fees, residential school, private escort transport services, airfare, travel, educational consultants, and private boarding schools. Finally, in desperation, I reached out for God's help-and got it. Then everything began to change, including me.

Carolyn Grace is an inspiring and passionate speaker, whose mission is to help others with what she has learned, whether it is to reach a life goal, or just to get through each day in a difficult family situation, she has walked the walk and come out on the other side. She is the founder of Carolyn Grace Ministries, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to encouraging others with the love and power of God.