Living in Poverty and Overcoming it Taught Me These Two Things

No matter what negative things I experienced resilience and flexibility always got me through it. Now that I’ve created a foundation for myself and our family I value steadfastness and loyalty.

My mom always made “it” work. Whether “it” was scrounging up the money for my ballet leotard or the gas money to drive me across the state to a better school to ensure that I had a quality education. My “I got this” gene is strong. So strong that sometimes I don’t know when to ask for help. It makes things harder and take longer.

Don’t get me wrong I still get to my goal, but it’s through this tenacious grit that will not quit. As I enter into a phase of motherhood and entrepreneurship where I want a softer life I recognize that I need to stop being an island and start opening myself to those opportunities.

I’ve harbored the weight of so much responsibility for so long that it’s taking an embarrassingly long time to learn and implement it consistently. That’s why I’m so grateful to have a partner that gives me the space and love to heal together and individually. My wife can’t wave a magic wand and heal me. I have to do that, but I am now in a safe and secure position to do that because we’ve built that safe home environment together.

There are people who are so ready and willing to give up at the most minor inconvenience. If you’re willing to stay the course steadfast and true you’ll find a treasure greater than you could ever imagine. One that thawed my heart and made me believe in something even greater than I ever imagined — family.