Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) - 840

Tonight's special guest is Ms. Nique from Savage, Minnesota, child abuse survivor, writer, poet, actress and advocate, and author of the memoir, “If my past wasn’t so dark .. My future wouldn’t shine so bright." The book goes into vivid details about her life growing up and touches on many subjects she feels has had an effect on not only her but so many others as well. Ms. Nique initially used writing as a way to vent (get her feelings out) while dealing with some of the toughest times in her life, but recently decided it would be better to publish it because she believed she could inspire other people including single mothers in the world to follow their dreams. As an advocate for the lost and unfounded, her mission to is to motivate anyone she can by using her own life lessons to teach and encourage others. Ms. Nique has had the opportunity to speak with groups of both adults and young people at branches of Social Services, high schools, community centers as well as several speaking engagements at local churches including her own. She has been interviewed by radio show hosts, freelance reporters, newspapers and magazines both print and Internet and “If my past wasn’t so dark .. My future wouldn’t shine so bright” has been featured on several websites. One of her favorite quotes is, “Appreciate life and all it has to offer.” Ms. Nique can also be found performing in live shows as an opening or featured act, in theatrical productions, and advocating for the voiceless victims of abuse by speaking at schools and other organizations throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding area.