I'm Amanda. I've got an interesting story to tell you about my life. You see, I was born into a world where things were tough for black women like me. Growing up poor and living in the hood meant that life wasn't easy by any means. But I never let that get me down.

I met this man when I was in my 20s. He was older than me but he made me feel loved and taken care of, and I fell for him. We had kids together and I thought we were happy, until he left us for another woman. That's when things got really tough. The shame, the embarrassment – it almost broke me.

But then something unexpected happened: I met someone new. He was older than my ex but kind-hearted and gentle with me in ways that no one ever had been before. We started dating and eventually moved in together. Our relationship has its ups and downs like any other, but we've always managed to work things out.

I have two kids from my previous marriage who sometimes struggle with accepting their new stepfather into our family dynamic. My younger child takes his place as the favorite son very well while the older one needs some convincing every now and then.

As for me - I'm at a point where I've learned that love doesn't discriminate against age or skin color, so long as it's real; And also being an adult gives us many opportunities to learn new things about ourselves such as our sexual preferences.

I know this may seem like a lot to take in, but trust me when I say it has helped shape who I am today. Life isn't always easy, and sometimes we have to face challenges head-on before we can truly grow from them. So what do you think? Would you like to hear more about my experiences or should we move on something else altogether?