Overcoming Adversity: Building the Core Skills Necessary
Overcoming Adversity: Building the Core Skills Necessary
It has been an unexpected path and my journey has included its moments of a lot of fear and much shame. I believe my ability to overcome this major life changing period in my life also rests in my decision to be vulnerable and look to the constellation of stars around me found in the people that unconditionally supported me.
We often think that our lives are meant to go on a straight line that we set for ourselves and dreamt of as little children or even as young adults. But, the universe and life have a way of mocking us and our goals. Truly, our lives are meant to have many sidesteps, diagonal lines, downward spirals, and upward rocket launches as we meander our way through our windy path of life. We will surely get thrown off our set path, but its how we mature, learn, and bounce back that is a true test of our grit, strength, tenacity, and willpower. We can learn from our experiences and help others. Our children will grow tough and ready to face their own challenges if we can hold our heads high and walk with confidence into any difficult situation knowing that we can handle it. I certainly did not expect prison to be part of my life path, but it now is, all part of my shared experience from which I draw lessons, strength, and can help others.
