To be honest, I’m nervous to share this because I don’t like to be the center of attention. BUT let me introduce myself. My name is Emma, and I am the founder of Dare2Love. I have struggled with depression, anxiety, anorexia, and PTSD. I did not...
Read moreMeet Glenda Bedneau: Honoring her parents
My life has profoundly changed since I became my mom’s primary caregiver four years ago. I thought that if I was ever in the position to take care of my parents, I would likely be in my 60s or 70s. Unfortunately, I am part of a growing...
Read moreMeet Liz Squires: A single mom starting a new life on the other side of the world
I’ve been a mom to two awesome and crazy kids for over ten years. I’ve been a single mom for six years. I didn’t plan it that way, as most single mothers don’t, but when life deals you a hand of cards, you play them out. I was in my early...
Read moreMeet Connie Gomez: Overcoming anxiety by finding balance in her life
In 2012, I had a life-changing moment. I had a panic attack and quit my job. I was faced with a horrible feeling of being beside myself. I was laying in the ladies’ room at my job at that time with a good friend/co-worker trying to calm me down...
Read moreMeet Coppelia Marie: I was created to worship God
Since this is for “my beautiful purpose story”, I took a minute to pray and think about what is the beautiful purpose of my life. Is my purpose to be a great wife and mom first? Is it to be a successful Christian radio DJ, encouraging...
Read moreMeet Allyson Ward Neal: Finding blessings after being laid off
In 2015, I lost my job of 13 years. I was devastated. I felt as if I had lost my daily purpose in my life. In addition to losing my job as a supervisor for a global corporation, for which I had worked hard to attain, I lost daily contact with my...
Read moreMeet Valencia Morton: Financial freedom is hard but it’s possible
I grew up in poverty, but not because my single mom did not make enough income. She actually made really good money. But because she did not have any financial education, she misused her money all the time. We lived house poor, eviction notices...
Read moreMeet Gail Armatys: Left a 30yrs career to fulfill God’s calling for her life
Successful but discontent. Having a full life but feeling empty and trapped in my circumstances. That was me. Deep inside something was missing … I sensed I was meant for more. In my younger years, I read nearly every self-help book on the...
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