I ' m a 33 year old female who loves to inspire, motivate and provide others with confidence. Everything you are going through won ' t define you. You have to encourage yourself to be who and what you want to be. I have 5 boys all of whom I ' ve had to raise without help until my recent engagement.
While in school I miscarried with what would have been another son. Although fighting through depression I still managed to continue school while maintaining my grades. Along the way I became pregnant within that same year and birthed another boy( rainbow child- a baby born after a miscarriage). I was determined to graduate on time AND I did with a 3.2 gpa.
Earning several certifications including my EMS national registry and a dual certification in Indiana and Kentucky. I then found a career that I love and while in this field, I was able to earn yet another certification as a CPR and First Aid Instructor through the American Red Cross. I ' m currently a Family Home Provider for 2 women with intellectual disabilities. I care for them on a 24 / 7 basis. One of whom is the biggest success story for the crisis team here in Louisville.
I ' m currently a full time student at Simmons College working on my Bachelors in Religious Studies. I plan to pledge to a sorority during my time there. After graduation I will transition to a seminary student and ultimately hope to earn my doctorate in Divinity. Also, I plan to get my certification in drug and addiction counseling as well as a marriage counselor.
My life has been far from perfect. Ive seen how drugs can affect and destroy a family. I also see how dangerous anxiety and depression can be. It causes you to cling to outside forces and not believe in yourself.... But God!
During all the transitions in my life I am stand. I decided to push through and have finally found my purpose!
You can, you will and you shall be GREAT! Find your purpose AND live!
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