After a year of loss, including death of both parents , I have learned that I can handle anything with integrity, compassion, and love!
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I love being over 40 because I feel more empowered and resilient than I ever have . I lost my two parents , pets, and a long term relationship all within 6 months. I felt the world crumbling around me , but the lessons and self healing I’ve done over the years , made it that much easier to get on my feet . My 25 year old daughter had a cancer scare, and my mother passed from breast cancer and leukemia. Looking back I have gained so much strength and resilience and not only survived but thrived !
How do you stay fabulous?I stay fabulous by remembering that self love is crucial. I take care of mind , body, and soul. I give back to my community and to the world . I do not hold anger but embrace ever setback as a lesson or blessing . I do not partake in self pity , but I focus on being the best version of myself every version. I’m kind to myself , set boundaries , and pay it forward as much as I can an after learning that you get back what you put in. I hold other women’s crowns up , and align myself with the best!
What would you do with the $40,000?If I received the 40,000 I’d start a tutoring company that focus on empowering children to believe in themselves and be the best they can be. As a teacher and single mother of 3, I know that the future of tomorrow is the children molded to being agents of change today. I also would love to donate a great portion to breast cancer awareness. We need to eradicate this horrendous disease . And I’d try to pay off some of my student loans! I believe we all can change our world if we work together!
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