Courtney Kittrell is native of Greensboro, North Carolina and a 20-year veteran with the United States Navy. She is author of new book: Unapologetically Favored. Her military experiences have made a mark on her life through struggles personal and those of leadership duties. Courtney has deployed onboard USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, USS JOHN F. KENNEDY, USS ENTERPRISE, and USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH. Her journey has taken her to many countries including Spain, Portugal, England, Turkey, Bahrain, Dubai, Israel, Italy and scores of other places... in addition through the US military era of "Don't ask, Don't tell". Courtney is known to be a leader of many and a friend to all. Kittrell has been motivated to be a voice for others who are battling depression, suicidal thoughts, and mental health issues. She lives with her wife, Tiffany R. Barber, and their dog, Dreyfuss, in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Confused, depressed and afraid of the world that did not welcome her, Courtney lived through depression, disappointment, racism and social/cultural sexuality acceptance issues. She shifted thoughts of suicide to thoughts of personal success. The fruit of those thoughts comes forth in her book: Unapologetically Favored.
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