Sarah Bryant – Facing 30 years in prison at 16 years old, Sarah (Bryant) Bailey was determined to spend her incarceration healing while advancing her education. After coming home in 2008, Sarah continued her education at Lipscomb University, graduating Summa Cum Laude with degrees in Sociology and Business. She went on to obtain another degree in Social Work from Chattanooga State. Sarah has built a life centered around service and advocacy. Sarah now dedicates her time to helping others get back on their feet as a Detox Alcohol and Drug Counselor at the Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services. Beyond her work as a counselor, Sarah serves on the board of Sarah’s Place, a halfway house dedicated to supporting individuals in transition and those battling substance abuse. April is the author of Behind Her Eyes, a raw and unfiltered memoir about her life, and A Tortured Soul: A Collection of Poems. You can purchase a copy of Sarah’s books here.