My name is Avonley Lightstone, and I am the author of “Strength of Scars”. This book is a reflection of my journey—a story that began with unimaginable loss and has grown into one of resilience, hope, and love. As a little girl, I faced the heartbreaking tragedy of losing my mother in a fire, followed by being placed in the orphanage when my father couldn’t care for me. These early scars, both visible and hidden, shaped the woman I’ve become and the message I share today: that we all have scars, whether physical or emotional, and it’s through facing them that we find our strength.