Author Biography
Greetings my name is Netheldia Sheree Porter. I was born on April 30 1965 and I am the oldest of 10 children. I grew up in Los Angeles California and spent most of my young adult life in Long Beach. Sadly, I was molested as a child beginning at the age of 4 by neighborhood old men and late teenage women-no one ever knew. I dropped out of high school, but I have two colleges degreesI began abusing alcohol and drug when I was 9 years old, and this life style took me down many avenues in which I would not wish on my worse enemy. Even though I came from a middle class family never wanting for nothing, I lived on skid row because of my addiction for a while and was in and out of several treatment centers. During the time that I was bound and incarcerated by these poison chemicals, I had three near death experiences, and was put in jail and prison more times then I care to remember. When I found out I was pregnant with my third child, I checked myself into my fourth treatment center because I refused to allow another child of mines to get caught up in the Child Protective Services -and I had finally gotten tried of being a drug addict! Gracefully, my children and I have an outstanding relationship. A woman with my past could not have asked for a greater gift, then to be at peace with the children that she selfishly neglected, while abusing alcohol and drugs. God does answers prayers of restoration! In 2000 I was diagnosed with a pulmonary brain tumor, and a breast tumor, and have been touched and healed of them both; therefore, I know that God has a special plan for my life. I wrote Stepping Out of Addiction because I wanted to reach people who struggle with addictions and all the problem that comes with it. Most people think that there is no hope, and they will live like that forever-they are so wrong. I am living proof that a person can recover and live a fruitful life. If God helped me he'll help anybody. God Bless, Keep and Favor you For any question please contact me at porterrialto@aol.com
