From her childhood in Harlem and Queens to adulthood shaped by motherhood, mentoring, and leadership, Still Standing reveals what it truly means to endure life’s storms and rise with purpose. Crystal shares her experiences with honesty and vulnerability, weaving together life lessons, faith reflections, and practical insights that encourage readers to confront pain, heal fully, and keep moving forward.
This book is not about perfection or having all the answers. It is about survival evolving into transformation. It is about learning to set boundaries, reclaim identity, honor grief, and pursue wholeness without apology. Through every chapter, Crystal reminds readers that pain does not have to be wasted and that even shattered lives can be rebuilt with strength, clarity, and faith.