April R. Frazier is a retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant, advocate, entrepreneur, ordained minister, and lifelong student of the human experience. She has dedicated her life to helping people find hope after hardship through service, leadership, and honest conversation.Born April Rodetta Williams to Roderick and Blanche Williams on November 18, 1972, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, April is the mother of three, grandmother of seven (with one more on the way), godmother to seven, and proud companion to her service dog, Six.She holds degrees in divinity, business administration, and criminal justice, along with specialized certifications in sexual assault response coordination and holistic spiritual practices. Her service has been recognized through numerous honors, including Female Veteran of the Year (2024), the Community Leader Award (2023), and inclusion in Marquis Who's Who (2021).Whether writing, speaking, or serving her community, April continues to encourage others to embrace healing, ask difficult questions, and discover that even life's greatest hardships can become the foundation for hope. She believes that healing begins with honesty and compassion.What Didn't Kill Me is her first published memoir-and the first of many journeys she looks forward to sharing with readers.