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To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing this letter to shine light upon the beautiful, inspiration educator Dee Dee Osobor. This unforgettable woman and her contagious spirit has inspired me to be the best woman I can possibly be. I truly admire her strength and unexplained faith.

During my time at the Cook County Jail, I joined her Caterpillar to Butterfly group, unaware that the short six weeks spent working with this woman would change my complete outlook on life. This woman simply has a way with words. The way she applied simple scriptures to everyday life made me take a step back to look at my old self and way of life, and truly want change and transformation. This is exactly what I received listening to and learning from this woman. Every topic she spoke about I was able to relate to and apply these new ways of living to my everyday life. She challenged me to write a letter to my younger self to begin the forgiveness process from my past to my present, to ultimately lead me in the right direction for my new transformed future.

Working with Minister Dee Dee fully equipped me with many useful coping skills and tools that I continue to utilize during my recovery. Today I am free from drugs and have shed myself from my old ways. I was nothing less from empowered and re-energized from simple words of wisdom from one sister to another. Today I strive to continue rebuilding my future one day at a time and to become better, bolder, and brighter than ever before so i can give back to not only my family but society as well.

I believe programs such as Ms. Dee Dee's SISTAH and Caterpillars to Butterflies are extremely empowering and helpful to women all over who have struggled with drugs and alcohol, as well as the lifestyle that comes with it. I'd love to see more programs blossom in the future! It works if you work it!

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