MY NAME IS MARIVELLE. THIS IS MY STORY.

My name is Marivelle.
This is my story.
I wrote it for someone.
I don't know who.
But I hope they see it.

I have 2 sisters.
We grew up poor.
My parents divorced when I was eight.
We had to live with my grandparents.
We lived on the Southside.
My mom had to support us alone.

I overcame an abusive relationship.
I found Jesus when I was 17.
I got a job and paid for my own vehicle and cell phone.
I defeated feelings of depression, self-hate and thoughts of suicide.
 
I went to college in Lubbock.
I received a few scholarships, worked two jobs and paid for it all myself. 
I graduated with honors.

I married the most wonderful man on earth.
We have 2 dogs. 
We have a very healthy marriage.
I've been blessed to travel around the country and abroad.

I know Jesus loves me.
Not because of what I have done. 
But because HE is good.

This story is not unlike many others. 
But it's mine.
And I wanted to share it.

My name is Marivelle.
This is my story.
I wrote it for someone.
I don't know who.
But I hope they see it.