Because I Am a Woman Under Construction

For years Shamirah hid her authentic self behind some sort of mask. Fear of the unknown and afraid that someone may accidently see into her darkness. A darkness that was filled with mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical damage. Depressed and discouraged, with a smile, at what she perceived as flaws, but unknowingly carefully crafted as fearfully and wonderfully made.

The mask served in many capacities, one day it may serve as her shield and on other days it could be her weapon. While becoming a Woman Under Construction, Shamirah would discover more inner strength and courage that she could ever imagine, not knowing her ultimate discovery would be finding her Daddy; which permitted her to finally enjoys and embrace being Shamirah Thomas - Her true identify revealed