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From Our Readers REMOVING THE MASK Awesome and brave! We who have been made survivors and tried to take our lives should continue to be the light and the salt Our Almighty Father has commanded us to be. I have shared my story with my husband and daughter (and others). I especially do not want our daughter to be a victim because of placing herself in a risky situation, such as I have (especially using drugs and alcohol), and what happened at your "boyfriend's" party. Claim the victory instead of being the victim knowing that His death and Resurrection were not in vain. Stay strong in the Lord and continued blessing as you continue to serve and be a blessing! Anonymous HEALING FROM SELF-HATRED Beverly, it is so nice to read your personal account of healing from self hatred. I love what you said about the root of self-hatred is rejection. I know this has been true for me...Thank you for your piece on this important topic. Anonymous When you are at your lowest point God sends an Angel!! Jaime and I met in 2009 when she was doing her Removing the M.A.S.K presentation at my High School. Jaime took me under her wing and I became her little sister. We encourage each other, love on each other, study the word, pray, learn together. She is my sister and I love her to life. As we continue our journey, we know we can count on each other for everything. Tierra Clark, Chicago, Illinois Contributors and Credits Mathell Givens Lisa Thompson-Dyson Terrance Stevenson John W. Fountain Victoria Knox Special thanks to Beverly Moore, Helena Rogers and Rhonda J. Smith Rhonda C. White Fall/Winter 2013 The Well Magazine 3