SPIRITUAL JOURNEY of A THIRD-WORLDER

Born into the tenets of faith but tormented by ungodly acts on the Caribbean Island of St Lucia, Stephen's unwavering belief in the power of the Supreme Being through prayer, while tapping into his inner strength to navigate a maze of affliction throughout his journey was the essence of averting comprehensive defeat. His voyage to England in 1979 presented his best chance to elude sorcery. Still, his share of new challenges was served-namely, racism. While it was harrowing to experience in his profession, his recital of the appropriate psalms ensured his overcoming every hurdle. The hierarchical control system his mother had instilled in the family many years prior followed the older siblings who had travelled before him to the UK. This system gave rise to a power struggle as Stephen clung to more progressive ideals. His marriage to Rose was a turning point as he adapted to his unfamiliar environment. Stephen's return to Saint Lucia permanently in 2002 was precipitated by moments of utter despair. Conquering the unending obstacles along his path would be impossible without invoking the power of his Creator and his unyielding determination to succeed.