We may not wear our stories on our faces, our hearts on our sleeves, but beneath the masks, please know...We are indeed a group of heart. A group of tolerance. A group who struggles silently and laughs loudly. We are the ones with courage, with love, and devotion. We may have lost our cool a time or two, but we always got it back. These people meant more to us than anything. These dreams were not handed over. It didn't come easily. So we tell you these stories, that you also may have heart. That you also may persevere. With great love.

This book is our autobiography. These are OUR STORIES. We are STILL SURVIVING.