I am someone that has experienced the trials and tribulations of every day life, like you, and am moving forward in the most positive, healthy way possible.
I began life experiencing the struggles from being born to 15 and 16-year old parents. With their limited opportunities, my earliest memories begin in government housing. I did not know that we were in the lowest socioeconomic bracket there is because what I lacked with any material items was more than made up with love, attention, and affection. As I grew, I saw my parents work long hours while still living check to check. Their struggles and how the dealt with financial and daily pressures shaped me into the person that I am today. I learned that life is not predictable and if I was not open to adapting and pivoting, that I would not be able to survive.
When I faced a divorce at 35 years old, I had to learn who I was as an individual. I had never had to think about that since I left for college with my boyfriend who later became my husband. I felt alone, lonely. I remember even something as simple as going out to a restaurant by myself terrified me. I wondered what people would think or say about me sitting alone. I was not ready when I was thrust into an unknown dating world. I had not learned how to love myself. I looked to others for validation without stopping to think about what I wanted or what was best for me. Because of this, I fell into an abusive relationship and could not see how destructive it was.
Looking back, I realized that when a major life event happens, our attitudes are affected and influence all aspects, including work. I lost my job of almost eight years , shortly after my divorce. I did not have anything in savings and did not know how I was even going to pay for my next month’s rent. It reminded me of how my parents used to feel but it also reminded me of their perseverance and resilience. I knew I needed to do something to survive. I had some amazing people around me that helped with food, a vehicle to borrow, website and logo design, and even their Home Depot credit card to start a cleaning business. In the 11 years I have been cleaning, I have been privy to areas of people’s homes that most people never see, and with that came trust into people’s personal lives. This was the push that I needed to understand that my life’s experiences have value from which to learn. and people are willing to confide in me their experiences as well.
I am a psychology graduate wanting to help you find your personal and professional potential while navigating through these trying times. Each one of us has experienced life through a different lens, but ultimately, we are all looking to be seen, acknowledged, and accepted. Let me walk with you on your path to identify barriers that may be keeping you from reaching your full potential.
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