Growing up in Mechanicsville

At two years old, Christann Hines learned how painful life could be. She was thrown into this world, learning the harsh truth sooner than expected. As she was guided by her mother, Betty, Christann couldn't help but wonder how different things could have been. The world was a dark place to be in, and she knew it. That's all her experiences taught her. Growing up in Mechanicsville, Christann later learned the truths about her life. Some were deep in the shadows-

-But most were hidden in plain sight.