I had a near-death experience with almost always fatal E. coli in 2012 and realized that resilience and gratitude were all that was left. Resilience is a beautiful concept, an unwavering beacon of hope that speaks to the heart of every human being. It’s the
After my divorce, I embarked on a journey of rebuilding my life, navigating through the challenges of starting a new job, establishing a new home, and rediscovering my identity as an individual; it demanded time, reflection, conversations with God, and faith, yet within that safe
After passing out unexpectedly, only months later, did I learn what actually had happened. I had broken my neck. Startled awake during the night by an intense pain in my abdomen, I remember hearing the crisp spring wind blowing outside in April 2014. As I
An Oreo & Dr. Pepper diet changed my understanding of resilience. The year was 2017, and I was a devoted Hobby Lobby employee. I was overworked, underpaid, and living on a diet that consisted of my favorite things: Oreos and Dr. Pepper. Like many Americans,
I got married because my father was terminally ill, and then my husband left me 11 months into our marriage, right after we bought the restaurant we met at. You know the crazy coincidences you can’t explain or see the same word or number over
“Don’t confuse your path with your destiny.” The moment we are conceived, our lives have a purpose. Our lives in fact can be likened to a book filled with many stories. Every one of us will walk a different path along our journey. Each step
“You can overcome life’s challenges. They are stepping stones to a new, better, and purposeful life so long as you don’t rush the process of healing. Throughout my journey, I wanted to give up many times. My body was in pain, my mind was weak.
“Have grace with yourself on the journey and connect with other grief warriors who have a true understanding of the complicated emotions experienced by grief, trauma, and loss.“ I lost my husband of 11 years to depression and suicide. The day before I lost my
“Have you ever thought to yourself, “What if I could talk to the younger version of me? What if I could say, ‘you’re going to be ok!” It’s always been hard for me to tell my story. Perhaps because I didn’t want to be judged
“You are a sunflower blooming towards the sun. I want you to know that when the sun isn’t out, you are not alone. There’s an entire garden of us you can face.“ I was 12 years old when my aunt handed me my adoption/CAS records.
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