Self-Reflection & Resilience. Survivor of rare cancer (Neuroendocrine), MAS, Abuse, Graves, GMG - Always come back strong with a big smile!
We would like to thank you for supporting Tara Dowson-Park in this year's competition. Your support helps us contribute to the National Breast Cancer Foundation who provides early detection, education, and support services to those affected by breast cancer.
The wisdom and clarity is so amazing! Reflecting on who I’ve been and what I’ve learned and sharing with younger generations is a blessing. I love my sense of self and my confidence and having learned to enjoy my own company but also how much I’ve learned about building relationships. I also love my little silver streak in my hair so much! Another cheeky thing: I love pretending I’m super lame with my adult kids - purposely saying slang wrong and awkward. They’re reactions are priceless!
How do you stay fabulous?I stay open to learning and change always. I am forever a work in progress. I wake up everyday and just try to be better than what I was the day before. I try to stay self aware at all times. I’ve done YEARS of therapy and I use those tools everyday. I just try to be a good person, make good choices, and help others whenever possible.
What would you do with the $40,000?I have worked so hard in my 46 years. I was finally able to buy a home in 2017, but had to sell when I became extremely sick. I have been working since 2020 to rebuild after losing everything material- And now Myasthenia Gravis . I just want to buy a home. Someplace my own permanent. With all of my disabilities and the impact on finances, it’s been impossible to save for a down payment and pay off accumulated debt. I just need an extra boost and $40k would literally change my entire life!
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