What a woman! Such character! What is our chance of attaining such excellence? During moments of cynicism, the mere thought of achieving such nobility eluded me. I scoffed at even the possibility as I struggled to navigate the nuances of surviving in this world. Who “laughs without fear of the future?” Maybe other women, but not me. I am simply a woman of color, an introvert, and a single mother with limited resources, few connections, and no real safety nets. I had embraced my marital status...

“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives...