My Inner Soul

About the Book

First, I would like to thank God because without him this would not have been possible.  Without spiritual inspiration and gaining strength through him to withstand many storms there would be no contents for this book.

These writings illustrate years of wrenching agony and feelings of abandonment. There are scattered pieces within the book where I captured the connection between mother and daughter and those that were a constant influence in my life.  Even though I had my immediate family there was still a presence of an enormous void.  My experiences in life appeared so unjust and my intimate relationships always seemed to take a spiral effect. 

I found that writing poetry is a way to express my inner most thoughts and feelings.  It comes so natural for me to pour out the contents of my heart on paper.  I discovered that it is a way in which I am able to maintain my sanity and my positive outlook on life. 

About the Author

Patricia Thurmond was born and raised in Lima, Ohio to the late John and Bernice Thurmond.  She has four brothers; Vernon, John, Sandy and Michael.  She also has three sisters; Seallena, Sheala and Gwendolyn.  She is the sixth child of the eight and states that she can remember the good times as if they were only yesterday. She speaks for all when she says that, “Our mother did a remarkable job raising us, although it wasn’t an easy task.  She was a very strong willed and firm guardian who taught us to believe in ourselves and that as long as we did our best that all things were possible.”

Growing up Patricia was active in basketball and track.  She still enjoys playing basketball and exercising to stay fit.  As a single mother, she struggles to raise four children on her own; Levi, Erin, Javon and Dawon.  Despite the odds she did manage to obtain an associates degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Cincinnati in 2003.  She relocated to Marietta, Georgia for a few years where she received her second degree in Surgical Technology in 2005.  She continues to gain knowledge by reaching more educational goals.

She believes that helping others is her passion and hopes to some time in the future open a rehabilitation center.  She states that, “Right now I stay pretty busy trying to keep my children on the right track.  It’s definitely not an easy job but they encourage me along the way just as much as I do them.  We’re good for each other.” 

Ms. Thurmond currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio utilizing her skills in the medical field.