She Was Told She Would Amount to Nothing by Her Grandparents… Read Her Testimony

Twitter user, @paigeleighhhh, who was told she would amount to nothing by her grandparents following her mother’s arrest and subsequent prison sentence when she was 15, has become a internet sensation.

The excited young woman, Paige Walker took to Twitter to announce she will be graduating very soon.

She shared photos in her graduation gown, and wrote;

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“My mother was sentenced to prison when I was 15. My grandparents looked me in my face and said I wouldn’t amount to anything.

My father was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer and has 9 months to live. God is my provider. I’ll be graduating with a BS in 6 days!”

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No matter the circumstances, don’t give up on your dreams!

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