In this Oct/Dec issue of WISE Magazine many people experienced their share of ups, downs, twist and turns but through we have made it. This issue deals with relationships and how if not handled correctly can affect your life in a negative way. A questions is posed to our readers, “Who is standing with you? Throughout this year I have had to “shake some people off”. Pastor Arnita Taylor's article How to Shake People first point to shaking people off is to be in prayer. If you have ever prayed before, you know prayer works. I have learned prayer eases the separation between people when a transition is taking place. Only God can make the transition smoothly. It does not matter if you are a care giver like Carol Kellam or Walking in a Storm like Janet founder of It's Orchid this issue will enlighten you with some great points on how to live a better life.