I am the author of The Upward Spiral series of books, which tell the story of my own journey of transformation and empowerment. I was born in South Africa to Italian parents and am the first generation in South Africa. I am a twin to an awesome brother and have two older siblings who are my wonderful, caring sisters. I have lived in SA for most of my life and have currently moved to Cyprus, an island near Greece. My childhood was one of many challenges. My mother died when I was seven and my father when I was fourteen.…