Flower Among Ash

<p>A life laminated by tragic experience does not seem to stop Taniqua from embarking on the arduous task of undoing past mistakes. Her life has been smeared with unprecedented circumstances in a purlieu that seems to shut the downtrodden in isolation even in a big city like Toronto. If you are like Taniqua it would be easier to throw in the towel than to be combative in a situation that seems determined to keep her impoverished and friends that seemingly do not support her and who don’t have the same optics. Yet the death of a child coupled with regrets couldn’t prevent her from pursuing her dreams.</p>