From dirt to diamonds

By Quitina N. Smith

Subjects: Resilience (Personality trait) in children, Spirituality, Resilience (Personality trait) in adolescence, Family violence

Description: This story chronicles the journey of a young girl broken by loss, despair, and suffering. A life's journey from pain to power; this is Quitina's journey from Dirt to Diamonds. At ten years old, she was left after an enormous tragedy, to be raised by her Great-grandmother, in what most would call, the poor area of South Bend, Indiana. Struggling to find her identity in a world of sorrow, she had to remain strong. Most of her days were spent overwhelmed by sadness and intense emotional pain. Sorrow hidden beneath a half smile and a quiet tone, she endured. Trauma and pain would continue to become rooted into her life. Into adulthood pain presented a new set of problems. Join Quitina in her journey through the pain to the promise. Walk in her shoes as she releases the dirt of her past to ultimately reach the diamond of her spirit. From Dirt to Diamonds will touch your heart and ultimately inspire your soul.