A graceful comeback

If you fall off it is totally up to you to pick yourself up, inform true family and friends of your issues and gather your dream team to prepare and finally execute your comeback. What comes to mind to give a primary example of a lady who exemplified this task is Chamique Holdsclaw. Chamique initially lived with her mother and father as a child, and at age 11 years old her and her 8 year old brother moved in with her grandmother. Her mother and father suffered from alchoholism. While her parents battled the illness her grandmother stepped up to raise her and her brother. Her grandmother (a true majestic daughter in my eyes) rose to the occassion as duty called to support, nuture, and guide her granddaughter. She was the primary strength behind Chamique's determination and focus towards a career in basketball. She eventually went on to join the WNBA and play for the Washington Mystics. In 1999 she was voted rookie of the year, and number 1 draft pick. Chamique's grandmother passed on in 2007. Not long after her grandmother's passing Chamique suffered from clinical depression and spent approximately two seasons out of the WNBA. She eventually returned to the sport with the support of her family and friends,to play the sport she loved. She joined Atlanta's The Dream. Even with surgery performed on her right knee, she has been a force to reckon with. She is a true leader to her team members according to her coach and helps others deal with their illness. She came out of her depression and set an example for others. She did as her grandmother wished and built a strong, tight relationship with her mother instead of hold in anger towards her mother. You can read her story in Denzel Washington's New York best seller A Hand to Guide Me.