My Story, My Heart, My Ask

Hey family,

I want to share something with you straight from the heart. My name is Andrée Paul, though some of you know me as Icon Dray. Life hasn’t always been easy for me. I’ve faced disappointments, broken expectations, and struggles that honestly could have taken me out. But instead of letting those things destroy me, I decided to turn them into lessons.. lessons I want to pass on to others.

That’s why I’m writing this book. It’s not just a collection of quotes and reflections. It’s my life poured out on paper. The mistakes, the setbacks, the lessons, the truth.. all of it. I want this book to remind people that even when life is unpredictable, even when it feels like the world is against you, your response matters more than what happens to you.

I talk about love. I talk about truth. I talk about what it means to get back up after you’ve been knocked down. I also talk about something we don’t always admit out loud.. that sometimes people don’t really understand us, and sometimes common sense isn’t so common. But even in all of that, there is purpose. There is growth. There is hope.

This project means a lot to me, but it’s bigger than just me. I believe this book can help somebody who feels like giving up. I believe it can be the light someone needs in the middle of their darkest night. Maybe you’ve felt that way before. Maybe you know someone right now who does.

So here’s where I need your help. I can’t do this alone. To bring this book to life, I need support.. and that’s why I started this fundraiser. Every donation, big or small, is fuel to push this vision forward.

And let me be real with you.. this is urgent. Every day this project is delayed, someone out there misses out on the encouragement that could help them keep going. Imagine if the words that could have lifted you never made it into your hands. That’s the weight I feel right now. That’s why I’m asking.

Your support does more than cover publishing costs. It helps spread a message of resilience, gratitude, and determination. It helps me put hope in the hands of people who need it most. And it shows me that I don’t have to walk this journey alone.. that there are people who believe in what I’m doing and why it matters.

So I’m asking you: will you stand with me on this? Will you help me make this book a reality?

You can give today, share the campaign with someone who cares about hope and healing, or simply spread the word. Every action matters.

Thank You so much in advance! #GODBless

Respectfully,

Andrée Paul