GET YOURSELF TOGETHER FIRST

Being reared by her grandparents who were respected
members of the community, Gaváta (Vá) lived in a fine
home, had lots of love, attended good schools, and had
everything she needed—everything except her mother,
Regina. A seasoned crack addict, Regina came in and out
of Vá's life, and each time that she arrived lurking nearby
was a shadow of some sort of deceit, conflict and trouble.
Trouble that Vá found herself caught up in at a young age, as she learned
first to steal to support her mother's ha...