Mariana GummThe author was born in a small village far away from civilization during times of crisis and transitions. She was born in a warm morning of Summer. The warm breeze and sunrise witnessed her arrival to the this world. That was probably the reason why he always enjoyed waking up with dawn as her companion. The Summer also molded her character and temper that even when circumstances were hostile, she never surrendered to the adversity. In spite of adversity, and poor expectations of her parents, -who had planned her destiny thinking she will become one of the common young women (of the epoch) who will be expected to be chosen by any type of man who would do the "favor" of taking them as wives and future mothers of their children-. She invested her time on changing the status quo.... The author decided she will grow against all the odds and will reinvent her own destiny. So she enrolled herself in elementary school, to escape from poverty and change the course of her life. After completing her elementary school, her family moved to the city. She continued her education there graduated from high school, college, and eventually completed her licensure in Political Science and Public Administration. After trying to settle herself as a professional and being unable to find the job she was expecting., she decided to move to another state where she continued her education. She then learnt another language, completed college in another discipline, then pursued her masters degree in Social Work, and Post grad as a LCSW. Read More Read Less