Personal story In 2010, I published my very personal story about how I got into a situation with a boy. He forced himself on me, a virgin. Nine months later I was a very single, very young, very ignorant mother. I share all the details in my book, and I’ll share the details of where […]
30,000 likes and counting. That’s what the video of my grandmother getting her honorary high school diploma/certificate of attendance has gotten. For years, my grandmother known as GG by her great-grandchildren has wanted her high school diploma. And she didn’t quit school by choice. She just could no longer attend after suffering a foot injury […]
Today someone sent me a link to a video. I am not sure if they were thinking positively or negatively about me or what exactly they were trying to tell me by sending it, but I’m going to assume the best and say it was all good. I think they know me yet have probably […]
I truly enjoyed my interview with Diann Morgan. It was great having teen girls in the audience who asked some great questions after the interview! I’m thankful for the opportunity to share my story and help others! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ I’m Summer Owens, and my passion is helping youth and young adults realize success no matter […]
With another Valentine’s Day upon us, we are bombarded with messages of love, and many people who are companionless, like me, tend to feel down. Well, at 34 years old I have only had a significant other for ONE Valentine’s Day in my life. Just one. Do I feel bad about that? Nope, not at […]
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Growing up, I had so many insecurities. First, I didn’t have enough hair for ponytails so people called me a boy. Second, I had big teeth and sucked my thumb so people called me a rabbit. I was skinny so people called me to stick. And I went through puberty and gained weight so people […]
Distinguished Young Alumna…I’m on the field again Almost 12 years ago to the day, I was named the Miss University of Memphis. I stood on the field of the Liberty Bowl and was shocked when they called my name the winner. Me, yes, teen mom…Summer Owens. And on November 9, 2013, I stood on that […]
Last night I finally got to watch my recorded episode of Scandal. I had been traveling for the past two weeks and missed the one and only show I watch faithfully. My son and I took a road trip to Kentucky where we spent Thanksgiving with family, and I got to see someone that I’m […]
