Author Teshinia Felice Simpson is the eldest of eight children, seven girls and one boy. Prior to becoming a writer, Teshinia attended school, pursuing her education to better herself and her family. Teshinia is mother to three boys and the proud grandmother to one grandson. She met her soulmate nine years ago and has been married to her wife for five years. When Teshinia first started writing, she journaled and in the form of a personal diary to express her feelings and all the pains and sorrows she endured throughout her life. Left with scars from her personal experiences, writing THE BLESSINGS AND THE CURSE was a way for Teshinia to share her experiences and start the healing process. Author Teshinia Felice Simpson is the eldest of eight children, seven girls and one boy. Prior to becoming a writer, Teshinia attended school, pursuing her education to better herself and her family. Teshinia is mother to three boys and the proud grandmother to one grandson. She met her soulmate nine years ago and has been married to her wife for five years. When Teshinia first started writing, she journaled and in the form of a personal diary to express her feelings and all the pains and sorrows she endured throughout her life. Left with scars from her personal experiences, writing THE BLESSINGS AND THE CURSE was a way for Teshinia to share her experiences and start the healing process.