What could I say about myself as an aspiring writer? I, Allisha Marie Minor, a dedicated mother who strives to teach her daughter that there are no limits to what you can accomplish for yourself. Since the age of 8 years old, I have been writing poems that initially started off as a rap in the formulation of a poem. It wasn?t until high school where I developed a passion for writing and entered many contests. I had my first poem published on the front cover of a newspaper in high school. Also, a few publications of my poetry in books and on poetry.com between high school and undergraduate school. I can attribute the creation of my writing to many of my personal experiences as well as my experiences in graduate school for Marriage & Family Therapy. I hope to continue to challenge myself to push beyond the creative level I have set for myself thus far.