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Deborah A. Pride
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Deborah A. Pride is an American author and poet who has been born and raised in New York City.  As a young child Deborah enjoyed writing news articles for her elementary school newspaper. In Junior High school, high school and all through university at John jay College of Criminal Justice Deborah, has participated in school wide writing projects.  She has received numerous awards and acknowledgements and continues to enjoy her journey through expressive and creative expression. 

 Deborah enjoys spending time with her beautiful and loving daughter who she credits with starting the best years of her life.  She yields from a large family unit of siblings, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins who she also credits with creating a strong foundation in faith. Deborah has a profound affection for her parents Aria E. and Willie D. Pride who has instilled in her the biggest drive to impact and help others.  Deborah has dedicated the last 15 years of her life to public service and continues to work within her community.

Then, She Believed was written at a time in Deborah’s life where the only motivation to continue through a challenge, came from within. It is Deborah’s dream to spread the message of hope. Have faith that you will succeed. Have hope that it will all work out in the end. Have love for one another.  

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Be.lieve


FEBRUARY 22, 2024


1.accept (something) as true; feel sure of the truth of.

2.hold (something) as an opinion; think or suppose.

I am not sure about what everyone is going through; however ,the days and times we live in has been something we have never experienced. It is harder to cope with everyday stress. We are pressed against a wall and hard place and it appears no relief in sight. We search high and low to seek advice, follow trends and try new things to advance ourself past the hardship. At times we fail again and again. We feel everything but encouragement and at times it seems impossible to encourage ourselves.  The good news is, you are not alone.

My question, have you tried faith? what do you believe?

If; to believe, is to accept something as true why do we not accept that things are great. Now, great is neither positive or negative. Great, is defined as "of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average." If there is a negative component alternatively there is a positive. There is a proven concept that what we feel as true governs our behavior. So, if we shift our perspective and speak life over our lives we will see results. Today, I would like to challenge you to flip whatever is negative in your life and view it from a positive light. 

Remember, "you are a few steps away from winning because your story is just beginning."

Deborah A Pride.



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