As an educator in an urban area, I have frequently encountered females who have experienced abuse and neglect. There are many similarities in their stories: they were not believed when they first came forward, they did not get justice, and their lives were forever impacted by the experience. I wrote The Life of the Honey Bee because it's important to share stories that highlight survival to teach and inspire the next generation. Additionally, I wrote the story to show how generational curses and burdens can hinder and stifle people from growing and thriving in society. I hope readers can relate to the characters in the story. By God's grace this story will serve as a tool to support healing. I hope the story inspires readers to repair any fractured familial relationships, and engage in difficult conversations regarding sexual abuse. Lastly, I hope the subject matter and content will intrigue and inspire young readers so much that they will want to read more stories. The book is short, so it won't intimidate reluctant readers. The subject matter is sensitive and of a mature nature, so it is imperative that parents read the book before letting young readers read the book.