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My Mom
First relationship was with my mother. We held a strong bond and our relationship was beautiful. We would have mother daughter days, she was part of so many memorable times of my life. -
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My Father
My relationship with my Dad has become more close since the passing of my mother. He lives out of state but we make sure to speak every Sunday to make sure we are kept up on one anothers current events. -
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Sister Sonya
My sister and I are 10yrs apart. A long time we didn't have much in common due to the age difference but now that we are older and can appriciate one anothers individuality we are closer than ever, We talk every morning on our way to work and try to see one another as much as possible. She lives in California so either of us makes the trip to see one another. -
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Aunt Carol and Family
My aunt Carol which is my mothers sister lived next door to my mom my whole childhood and still resides in the home. Her children Carmen, Anthony and Monique are more like brothers and sisters to my sister and I. Our two families are the closest of all my mothers siblings. -
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Rene Gibson (Sister)
Rene is the olderst of us girls. We share the same father but have different mothers. She was raised in California and we didn't speak much. As i grew older and after my sister Sonya, moved to Sacramento we all see and talk more. We still don't have the best relationship, don't talk regularly, or see oneanorher regulary. When we all are together its as if we were raised under one roof. Thats family! -
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My First Best Friend
Her name was Shanise Powell, she was hawaiian and Black. Her brother dated my sister while in middle school and part of high school. They eventually moved back to Hawaii. We stayed in touch for a little while until losing contact for good. We connected four to five years ago through MySpace and now communicate through Facebook. We arent nearly as close as we once were but its good to still be some type of contact with her after all these years. -
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Nina
Nina and her brothers moved in around the corner and we met and hit it off, Her Family was very poor and would sneak food out of our house to feed her or would have her come eat at our house after school. I believe her mother was a drug addict and eventually Nina and her siblings were put into foster care. We lost touch and years later found eachother on Facebook. She now lives in Atlanta with most of her siblings and her mother is clean and doing well. -
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lyesha Wilson (Sister)
End of my junior year my dad finally told my sisters and I that he had a daughter by his wife. Eventually I found out that they lived in Portland for many years and that my little sister was born at Emanuel Hospital. Unfortantely we arent close and have only seen one another a few times but when we are all together its like we grew up together. -
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Trent (Isaiah's Dad)
Our relationship started off great like all friendships do. We were very close before we decided to take the next step. Him and I was never a couple but off and on for a years. What I have learned from our situation is that history doesn't mean a thing when dealing with a person. -
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Meka (My Best Friend)
My best friend is such a fun, giving, and caring person. We have shared good times, bad times, losses and gains. She was there when my mother passed and I was there when her brother was killed. Our kids play together and we aren't considered freinds but more so family. I love her life and I thank God for bringing her into my life. She is a stright shooter and don't sugar coat. She tells me what I need to hear and not what I want to hear. Not very many true and honest people in this world anymor -
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Isaiah Phillips (son)
My son joined our family and has brought laughter and joy to our family. I raise him alone and its a struggle mentally, physically, and sometimes emotionally. He has behavior issues and could possibly be ADHD. I am his mother and will try my hardest to raise him to go in the direction in which he should go. The journey is hard but worth it. -
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Monique Sampson
Monique is one of my cousins whom I have grown up with, She has helped me with my spiritual walk and also has helped me out with my son. She watches Isaiah while I am at school and since my mother passed she also watches him if I ever want to go out of town. Her heart is so big and she gives so freely. She has truely been a blessing to my son and I, -
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Brandy and Teresa (preston sisters)
These two woman have been a great addition to my life. Although I am no longer with their brother we still are very close and talk and see one another frequently. True friendships have been forged with these two woman and I appreciate all the advice, good times, and time spent with them. -
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Preston
Preston was my boyfriend and the first man I ever lived with. He accepted my son as his own and contributed to his life in many ways that his own biological father didn't. Our relationship was very toxic. I suffered a lot of mental, emotional and sometimes physical abuse. I helped him get his business off of the ground. I was very close with his sisters and family. I eventually had enough and left him. Our relatioship tought me what I want a didnt want in a relationship.