AREA WOMAN TO COMPETE FOR
MRS. MICHIGAN UNITED STATES® 2008

Canton, MI - February 4, 2008 – Oak Park, Michigan resident Christallin Twiline-Tabb was recently named Mrs. Southeastern Michigan United States® 2008.  Christallin will represent Southeastern Michigan in the 2008 Mrs. Michigan United States® Pageant, which will take place May 17, 2008 at the Trenton Village Theatre in Trenton, Michigan.  She will be one of the regional delegates from all over Michigan who will be judged in the areas of personal interview, physical fitness in swimsuit, onstage question, and evening gown.  The winner of the Mrs. Michigan United States® Pageant will receive cash and prizes and will also represent the Great Lakes state at the Mrs. United States® Pageant to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Mrs. United States® Pageant has been the premier pageant for married women since 1986 and is broadcast nationally on the “I” cable television network.  Mrs. Michigan United States® 2008 will be one of 55 contestants from across the United States that will be evaluated on beauty, charm, personality, poise, and the ability to articulate.  Contestants participate in a personal interview with the distinguished panel of judges and on stage in evening gown and physical fitness in swimsuit competitions.  The winner of the Mrs. United States® Pageant will receive cash and prizes as well as the opportunity to travel the nation for a year as a role model and spokesperson for married women.
During her year as Mrs. Southeastern Michigan United States® 2008, Christallin plans to be very active promoting her platform, “Recovering and Proud!”  Her outreach program includes leading a 12 Step group for which she is also chair person. Christallin is also involved in the ministry of recovery by sharing with groups at the Christian Association for Prisoner Aftercare, CAPA, and the Dorothy Project, Inc. Mrs. Southeastern Michigan also humbly serves as an ambassador for the Queen for a Day organization. The Queen for A Day organization visits seriously ill children in hospitals and respite care and makes them queen or hero for a day.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
            Christallin and her husband Clarence Tabb, Jr. have been married 19 years and are the proud parents of Candallin, age 18. Christallin is a professional Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, Modeling and Pageant consultant. Her husband is a staff photographer with the Detroit News.  She is a graduate of Ashland Theological Seminary  with a Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Counseling.

Christallin is available for speaking engagements, charity events, parades, trade shows, and radio and television appearances. Businesses and individuals interested in sponsoring Christallin in her quest for the Mrs. Michigan United States® title should contact her at AllinChrist2@att.net.Tickets for the 2008 Mrs. Michigan United States® Pageant can be purchased online at www.mrsmichiganunitedstates.com

"Recovering and Proud"

By Christallin Twiline-Tabb, M.A., Mrs. Southeastern Michigan United States, 2008

I am a person in recovery. This may be a little different from what you’d expect to hear from a “beauty queen.” But I am happy to say that yes, I have been recovering for multiple years now. I am in service to a 12-step group and I am extending my ministry of recovery to individuals transitioning from prison back into society and to other community programs. God has blessed me with a mission and I’m running with it!

Did you know that over 12 million people over the age of 12 in America are addicted to prescription painkillers? The statistics for substance abuse are staggering. The sad part is how many women with families are affected by addiction. Women just like me. You might know one. She could be your mother, or your sister. Maybe your aunt, your grandmother, or your teacher. This woman might even be you.
Addiction affects women  from all walks of life. Your typical addict is no longer the homeless bag lady you breeze past on your way to work. The typical addict nowadays may be your supervisor. Women as managers and heads of companies have exploded far faster than society’s ability to cope. Millions of women find it hard if not impossible to meet all the demands.

When the pressures exceed the demands, many women find it hard if not impossible to meet all of the responsibilities. Reality shows like “Intervention” expose the facts all too poignantly. We are now confronted with women shown on national television going to work and performing while drunk or high. But this probably doesn’t surprise you. You probably know someone at work that does this. It might be you.

Addiction is a cunning and crafty disease. Addiction will let you function just enough to trick you into thinking you don’t have a problem. I am speaking from experience. I was able to go to school and perform with a 3.86 grade point average in a grueling Master’s degree program and I was addicted the whole time. I was even able to work and no one was the wiser. Or so I thought. It took a series of events to snap me back to reality. I was blessed to be forced into treatment. I thank God every day for His wonderful mercies! If I had not been compelled into treatment my fate would have been that of many other addicts, jails, institutions, or death. Of course at the time I was resentful and nonchalant. I thought I’d act like I wanted to change and look like I was with the program. Whatever it took to get by. Again, God took an active and definite role in my recovery. He led me to a group where I actually made the connection. That is when my recovery began. I became the chairperson and group facilitator last year.

As I began to recover and heal, my life became different. I really had to face my negative emotions and learn how to cope in more productive ways. I was always encouraged though. Two members of my group were particularly encouraging. One would always tell me that I had the capacity to lead many people to recovery. The other would always refer to me as “our beauty queen” or Miss America.  It didn’t occur to me until I had
 2 ½ years clean that being a beauty queen would be an excellent way to lead women to recovery! You see I had to return to who I really am in order to see how God is using me for His purposes. I had to get out of the haze of drug use. I had to get myself back. Me, with all my gifts and talents. Me, who always wanted to help others fulfill their potential and achieve their dreams. Me, who struggled so hard to become a counselor to do just that. Well now that I’m back, I’m reaching for the stars!

This brings me back to my pageant platform: Recovery from Addiction. I’m recovering and proud! I refuse to remain anonymous. The way for me to encourage the most women toward recovery is to be the Face of Recovery. My message is simple: you are not alone, you can stop using drugs, and you can recover. My mission is to become Mrs. Michigan United States 2008 and have the opportunity to take this message all over the country. Watch for me!

Sponsors Needed and Appreciated- How YOU Can Help!

I will be one of the regional delegates from all over the state competing for the title of Mrs. Michigan United States® 2008 in Trenton, Michigan on  May 17, 2008.  
I’m excited about representing Southeastern Michigan! The delegates are encouraged
to select a platform to educate the public about during their reigns.  My platform is “Recovery from Addiction.”
I’m available to speak on this subject (and many others!) for your group. I also make personal appearances for
my sponsors to help promote their businesses.

The winner of the 2008 Mrs. Michigan United States® Pageant will go on represent our state in the Mrs. United States® Pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada .  The Mrs. United States® Pageant will be broadcast on “I” cable television.   Described as "the premier event of its kind" by The Las Vegas Sun newspaper, the Mrs. United States® Pageant takes place annually in Las Vegas to celebrate the achievements of married women throughout the 50 states and the US territories.

Of course, there are expenses involved in order to succeed in any kind of competition.  The Mrs. Michigan United States® Pageant encourages its contestants to seek the support of their communities to offset those costs rather than place a burden on their families’ budgets.  I’ve enclosed literature that explains the varying sponsorships in greater detail and outlines the benefits that you can expect from being my sponsor. Please see page three of this website for sponsorship details. Thank you!

To sponsor using Mastercard or VISA, go to the Pay Pal link. Donations of cash can be in any amount. I also appreciate tangible goods and services as listed in the sponsorship information  I truly appreciate your help! Advertisements in the program book are tax deductible.

About Christallin

Born in Detroit Michigan; I have been a resident of Oak Park since 1994. I have been married to Clarence Tabb, Jr. for 19 years. We have one daughter, Candallin. I possess a Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Counseling and work as a Life Coach. A Life Coach helps people work through transitions, difficulties, and stresses in life. Life Coaching also involves helping individuals set and achieve meaningful goals. I'm also a Modeling and Pageant Coach, helping aspiring models become paid professionals. My goal is to be a role model for the students I teach.

I am active in my community as a recovery spokesperson and group facilitator.I recently began participating in the American Cancer Society's "Making Strides for Breast Cancer" annual walk/run for Breast Cancer research. My hobbies include breeding, raising, and showing Siamese cats (www.twilinesiamese.com). I am an ambassador for the Cat Fancier's Association Inc. (cfa.org) My other hobbies are: physical fitness, (I love to work out and encourage others to do the same!) writing beauty, health and fitness articles. (MyItThings.com) I'm a professional Callligraper, and Graphologist. I'm a member of the Great Lakes Association of Handwriting Examiners and Toastmaster's International.

Anonymous No More!

I am proud to be a person in recovery. I have been free from active addiction for multiple years. It's been a long road, but so well worth it! My mission this year is to spread the message of recovery and hope. My platform for the pageant is Recovery from Addiction. In America, over 2 million people aged 12 and over are dependent on prescription and illicit drugs. As a recovering person, I lead a support group and help encourage others in their recoveries. My goal is to reach women that are addicted to substances. I want them to know that a better way of life for themselves and their families is possible. They can break the cycle of drug abuse and dependence and move forward to a productive life. I am the Face of Recovery and to reach others, I refuse to be anonymous any more!

As a wife, mother, Life Coach, and role model for recovery, I'm sure the message I'm carrying will positively impact others. If I remind you of someone you love and would like to have back, please consider becoming a sponsor.

I am standing n the word of God,

"I can do all things through Christ; which strengthens me!" Phillipians 4:19