I have been thinking about this for a very long time and no matter what I do, people are always involved, from all walks of life! Everyone has a story to tell and sometimes all you need is someone to listen and even inspire. I have a lot to give, a lot you can learn form and a tremendous amount of ups and downs that I wasn’t necessarily prepared for but it shaped me into becoming the person I am today. Those are all things, good and bad, that I am grateful for. But those things are part of my story, things I learned the hard way and things others may gain understanding on to not make the same mistakes and to do things differently or not at all to not get hurt, because ultimately that is what gets us in every situation – CHOICES.

So I offer a lifetime of experiences, tough times, memories and stories which are all true. Tap into it, use it to the best of your ability – be more informed than I was at certain ages as we all need someone to show real interest and understanding in life for us to have a real support framework that offers you guidance and advice when you really need it.

In my case, I had very little support, especially emotionally, no interest in what I did and neither was I ever made to feel good enough. I come from a background where I was left alone, where my dad died when I was young and where my mom was absent in all the big and life changing events in my life. I come from a background where verbal abuse was the next best thing since sliced bread, sometimes physical too, all because of substance abuse and peer pressure.

I consciously made the choice to do better for myself, with or without approval of any of my family members. I made the choice to choose better for myself too, I also learnt that making better choices and doing the right thing, also has a price.

My stories and experiences are real to me. I will share them, you can share them and use them, criticize – doesn’t matter – just as long as we go forward to build up on what could be the greatest journey ever started! Walk with me, share with me but most of all take it in and make the best of your life! We only have one, let us live it to the best of our abilities!

You matter!

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