02/15/2024
What I once viewed as failures, I now realize were not failures at all; they were stepping stones that led me to where I am now. I know there are people who know me and have followed my journey thinking, "Here she goes again!" Let me tell you this: EVERYTHING I have done and gone through has brought me to this moment. The past five years broke me. I fell hard, my confidence was shattered, and I felt like a failure. But with the grace of God, I have been slowly rising each day. Now, I wake up every morning with purpose, and everything connects! Even in what many (including myself) perceived as failures, I have gained valuable experiences. The issue with all those "failures" was that I had not yet discovered the one thing that truly gave me purpose. Alongside those "failures" came self-doubt and crippling fear. What I have discovered is a way to help others while also helping myself. I was so focused on assisting others that I neglected my own needs, leading me down a negative path. Through each of these experiences (formerly known as failures), I have learned a great deal. I can still use that knowledge and the knowledge of others to walk confidently through this journey one step at a time.