Poverty…in my opinion

My Opinion on Poverty Poverty is one of the most pressing problems of the world today. So many people face this issue daily and are without access to a lot of basic essentials such as; housing, adequate food if any at all. Medical treatment and so further. Poverty...

I can’t lie, it’s been hard…

I can’t lie, it’s been hard. I’ve been struggling. When I don’t have hope, the struggle makes me feel like a failure. I want to be proud of myself and I really want my son, Leo to be the most proud of me. I’m still finding me, trying to learn how to love this version...

I’m not where I want to be but I'[m also not where I was!

I’m originally from Battle Creek MI born and raised.  I lived with my mom for 2 years in California while I was in elementary school.  She was addicted to drugs whole in a domestic violence relationship with her husband. That soon became me and my brother.  We used to...

Poverty, There is two sides to every story…

There are two sides to every story, and I believe there are two sides to poverty.  Poverty can make or brake a person as in doing horrific things to survive your situation.  Such as drugs, prostitution, gangs etc. All those bad experiences can really make a person see...

Amber Joy Shuford-Montney

My name is Amber Joy Shuford-Montney, but all my friends and family call me AJ.  I am a 39-year-old woman with 4 biological children.  My oldest son is David.  At the time of pregnancy, I was not ready to be a mom and my mother always wanted a son, so my mother...