Dedication To Mervelee Myers’ Granddaughter Adrina Legister
My Granddaughter Is My Precious Gift Of A Lifetime
The year 2004 will go down
In my history as part of my wonderful journey
Documented to creating my legacies
Nelson Mandela “The Purpose of Freedom is to Create For Others”
Always uppermost in my thoughts the past 7 years
Since the death of my mother and many others
I begged the South London Press to publish my story
When I was a nobody, and I was recognised everywhere I went
Because of my features and much more that are unique to me
From my DNA and “Multiple Identifies” I was once ashamed of
I had a cancer scare in 2004 and was not aware of it
Until 2008 when my brother BYRON took sick, and questions asked
I started Open University after escaping “Domestic Abuse and Homelessness”
I was free from the “Cycle of Abuse” when I get the courage to run for my life
Supported by Arnold Tomlinson who I was introduced to in 2001
Despite my deficits and limitations, I made use of my opportunities
Been challenging discrimination when Barclays colluded to defraud me of my savings
I took my claim to the Financial Ombudsman Service
Got compensated, I am no pushover
I was diagnosed with “Chronic Anxiety” in 2006 to do Health and Social Care examination
Arriving in Jamaica in December I was prepared to meet 2 grandchildren
I was on my way home from Montego Bay
We ended up at Landillo Housing Scheme
Where I meet my granddaughter for the first time
This is/was the best kept secret, ever, no one whisper a word
But we are known for keeping our mouths shut when it matters
Adrina was a chubby little girl and I fall in love immediately
What resonated with me the most was she was born in my month
Like me, Adrina has had her moments growing up in a world
Where it takes a village to raise a child
I must thank all those who played and continuing to provide a support network
For her to feel loved, valued, understood and appreciated in in this world of sorrows
Where some of us abandon and reject their own to follow the crowd
I can attest to this fact because it happened to me when I was young
Despite the odds, Adrina made it through High School
And graduated, unlike me who was affected by Childhood Traumas
I played an important role in Adrina’s life bridging the gap between
She and her mother, if it is even be an ear to listen when mum needs to
Share her concerns about her child and I always tried being neutral
Last time I saw my granddaughter when I was home for Ms Connie’s funeral
She was towering over me and I missed out on 7 years of her life
I received the news Adrina Legister has been accepted at
GC FOSTER COLLEGE where Valdin Allan Legister studied
So, Richard Harty of the UEL get ready to publish your investigation
Because Mervelee Myers with Fight4justice is advocating
On behalf of my granddaughter in breaking down the barriers
Of discrimination denying me my rights
To repair my mental and physical impairment
Studying at the UEL was to be part of my empowerment
But Richard Harty panicked and called my mobile to threaten me
I published my work, some of which were stolen by LinkedIn
I was once an INFLUENCER until LEYF strike
I will present evidence of carrying out “A Voice of a Child” research for June O’Sullivan
I was a participant in Dr. Maria Hudson’s “The Experience of Multiple Discrimination”
After what Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust colluded to do to me
I must close off my tribute to Adrina K. Legister with my horoscope
Taurus: Someone is making plans that will give you the chance to meet some new and influential faces. You might resign yourself to this being a busy time, but it will also be so productive. There’s a lot going on that makes this a very interesting day.
Today I salute my daughter-in-law Naheel Brown-Legister who has become a tower of strength for me. Those responsible for taking away 7 years of my life can best accept that I am on the road to recovery from the Cycle of Grief that affected my mental and physical wellbeing after the death of my mother. Adrina my granddaughter will be change for the future generation of my family.
Mervelee Ratty Nembhard-Myers-Tomlinson FD (Open)
Mental Health & SEND Advocate.
Mervelee Advocacy 