Brain Injury: 1995, while in college, I was hit by a car while walking across the street in the crosswalk in Washington, DC. 2003 I was hit from behind by a NYC transit bus in Brooklyn, NY.  2011 I was hit from behind by a jeep in Houston, TX.  I suffered severe concussions in each accident.

Explanation of Mask: The black represents the darkness that I feel when I’m in that depressed, suicidal state of mind which unfortunately happens quite frequently.  The purple represents my power to keep living.  I am royalty because I am God’s child.  The red represents my family and stability.  I have the word “choose” because everyday I choose to live life.  I choose to spend time with my mom, dad and friends.  They keep me grounded and headed in the right direction which includes my sister and 6 year old nephew.  The yellow represents happiness, power and choice.  I use the word “Life” with the yellow because I have the power to choose life or death.  And I choose life.  I have the power to win!!!