Dr. Gail James is among the Top 21 Women To Watch from the US Virgin Islands in 2023. She is also a co-author of the Bestselling book, Passion, and Purpose: 21 Inspiring Stories from Women in the US Virgin Islands on Business, Leadership, and Life
Dr. Gail James is a Christian Counselor, Pastor, C.E.O., Chairman, Author, Motivational Speaker, Mother, Grandmother, and wife. Dr. James owns a home health agency, mental health practice, nonprofit, and wound care clinic in the U.S.V.I. and Florida. Dr. James is a survivor of domestic violence and childhood sexual abuse. She has turned her trauma into triumph.
My chapter, “Pregnant with Purpose,” explains how I overcame while everything was stacked against me. It details how I pushed and pursued purpose while facing everything that exemplified defeat.
What inspired you to write this story and contribute to the book?
I was inspired by the individuals going through similar obstacles as I faced and are in the mental space of giving up, doubting whether they can make it.

“I hope readers understand that no matter how hard it seems, don’t give up. Just like I continued to push and hold on steadfast to my faith, they can do the same, and they will come out victorious.”
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