Nakia Laushaul expresses her views of The Truth about Me and You, Love, God, and Life in powerful poems that make the truth look painfully simple and prose that tenderly draws you into the world as she sees it. Out of pain and anger comes healing. Out of despair and disappointment comes hope. Out of the darkness of lies shines the truth. It doesn't matter where you start in life, the opportunities you take advantage of in life will be up to you.
1. Faith
a. How has your childhood shaped your faith as an adult?
b. How does being acknowledged in God's house by other Christians make you feel more welcomed? What potential negative impact does not being acknowledged have on those that do not attend church on a regular basis?
c. In reference to the poem on page 93, "Empty," if God could fill in an empty space in your circle (life), what would He write?
2. Love
a. Have you ever snooped in your mate's private things and found something you wished you could erase from your memory?
b. What are the qualities in a mate that would make you feel comfortable submitting to them?
c. In reference to page 82, "The Ghost That Shook Me," why do you think old flames reappear in your life?
d. Why do we give them numerous chances and what does this reveal about your character?
3. Parenthood
a. What cycles have you committed to not repeating when raising your children?
b. If you had to pick one lesson to stick with your child through adulthood, what would it be?
c. How has the cliché, "it takes a village," contributed to the success of raising your children?
4. The Truth
a. How do you know that you have truly forgiven the person that has emotionally scarred you the most in life?
b. If you had to give yourself a sincere compliment, what would it be?
c. When is it appropriate to lie to someone, even if asked for your honest opinion?
d. What is the lingering lie about you have you convinced yourself to believe?
Nakia Laushaul...is making the best of today!
Author, The Truth As I See It: In Poetry & Prose
