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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