How does one move forward when the world says you will not advance in life? This nearly happened to me at the age of eighteen. Had I listened to the medical community I would not have more than one degree. I would never have been a wife, a mother, substitute teacher, writer, girl scout leader and service unit manager, VFW Ladies Auxiliary Member looking to support our troops who have been left forgotten. I would never have worked with special needs.
But I, I chose not to listen because my Aunt refused to let me listen when I was eighteen. I had taken all the required coursework by my junior year of high school and was working at Beaumont Hospital when my dreams were nearly dashed due to a schizophrenia diagnosis, which has changed several times since. My senior year, I took government and religion and graduated with my class. I was on the road for college academically because my grade point average was high and had been accepted into every university I applied to. Had I listened to the medical community, I would have been in a group home by eighteen.
I have had many struggles in my life, but I have had a life and for that I am grateful. I cannot give up because I must set the example for my adult children that you must never give up. I have had many obstacles, but I have had many successes too. I have been fortunate to meet legislators, personalities and many people who have influenced me positively.
I never consider myself to be out of work because my work for a day may be as simple as a smile, or putting on a shoe, helping a stranger with laundry or being a listening ear for my children who are making their life choices.
Writing is my work even if I am not currently pulling in a paycheck. I write because I have a passion for writing and because I never know when something I say may help a fellow human being.
My life is dedicated now to peace and helping others understand why I have my own peace, peace of mind, body and spirit.
But I, I chose not to listen because my Aunt refused to let me listen when I was eighteen. I had taken all the required coursework by my junior year of high school and was working at Beaumont Hospital when my dreams were nearly dashed due to a schizophrenia diagnosis, which has changed several times since. My senior year, I took government and religion and graduated with my class. I was on the road for college academically because my grade point average was high and had been accepted into every university I applied to. Had I listened to the medical community, I would have been in a group home by eighteen.
I have had many struggles in my life, but I have had a life and for that I am grateful. I cannot give up because I must set the example for my adult children that you must never give up. I have had many obstacles, but I have had many successes too. I have been fortunate to meet legislators, personalities and many people who have influenced me positively.
I never consider myself to be out of work because my work for a day may be as simple as a smile, or putting on a shoe, helping a stranger with laundry or being a listening ear for my children who are making their life choices.
Writing is my work even if I am not currently pulling in a paycheck. I write because I have a passion for writing and because I never know when something I say may help a fellow human being.
My life is dedicated now to peace and helping others understand why I have my own peace, peace of mind, body and spirit.
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