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Full Name (Age): Xyliana Dawkins (29)

Current Residence: Concord, NH

Occupation: Retail Associate

Castaway Bio: Xyliana's parents didn't have much money, but one thing that they instilled in her was a positive and optimistic attitude. Devout Christians, her parents taught her to trust in the Lord and that He will get her through her life while also never giving her more than she could handle. This attitude has stayed with Xyliana throughout her life and she credits it with why she is able to stay so positive, even in the toughest of times.

When Xyliana was going through school, she experienced a fair amount of bullying, both for being such a devout Christian (often being called a "Jesus Freak") and also for being poor. Knowing what it feels like to be ostracized and kicked when you're down, Xyliana does hate to see anyone being picked on, especially for stuff they can't control. Through her experiences, she has been able to grow a very thick skin, as well as the courage to stand up for those she feels are being mistreated. She met some of her best friends after joining the baseball and volleyball teams in high school and has since started to come out of her shell and be more social. Through the encouragement of her friends, she also started working out, and prides herself now for her athletic ability and leading a healthy lifestyle. Xyliana wanted to go to college to pursue a degree in psychology, but unfortunately, neither her or her family had the money and she had to start working retail full time. Xyliana is now married to her husband, Orlando, and has 2 children: Xavier (5) and Oliviana (3).

Xyliana plans to make friends and lay low at the start of the game, while helping her tribe in challenges. Come the merge however, she will not be afraid to step up her game to build her résumé, while trusting in Jesus to guide her through the experience.