If this sentence describes your life, then we may be kindred spirits. The truth that negativity and stereotypes are obstacles to our success is real and ever present in today's society. I've experienced them in many ways. Becoming a mom at the ripe age of 19, living through the chaos of mental illness, experiencing the negativity of the criminal justice system, and having the label of college drop-out haunted me for years. Until I realized that I was the captain of my ship and only I can get it sailing again.This realization didn't come to me on my own. A strong faith, accepting family, and a supportive social network all spurred me to look further than my current situation. To dream, to imagine, to make the brave changes that were needed to succeed. Today, I'm the proud mother of five wonderful children and grandmother to seven. I'm the loved wife celebrating 29 years of marriage. I no longer hold the label of college drop out and hold both a Bachelors and Master's degree. Like I said, none of this happened in a vacuum. It was not only by my own stubbornness that I made these changes, but, it was through the encouragement of my faith, family, and social network that kept me afloat when I thought I was sinking.
No matter where you are in life, there is a way out. This blog is my attempt at being that supportive social network. Sharing tips, thoughts, video's, and articles that have inspired me along the way and that express the thoughts of climbing a mountain one brave step at a time.
Thank you for joining me on this journey.
May each of you make a brave change today in order to reach the summit of success.
Janine
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