Against All Odds here we are
Introduction
It's been a long and rocky road, but I'm finally at a place where i'm in control of my life. I can honestly say that I feel proud of what I've accomplished and all that i have learned. I never could have imagined the possibilities which are right in front of me today.
Looking back, i remember times when I was so drained from dealing with everything on my own that all I wanted to do was cry or sleep. But somehow, I found the energy to keep going. And now, along with freedom My twin daughters and I also have possibilities.
This is my story of rebuilding my life against all odds.It was tough—really tough. I was so alone, rebuilding my life from scratch. Just me and two babies about 4-5 months old. It was scary, and exhausting, and I felt like I was constantly fighting against the world. But I knew that I had to do it for my daughters. They deserved a better childhood than I had. I never want them to question their worth, or confuse the tolerance of disrespect and constant confrontation with a functional relationship.
So I just kept going day in and day out, And slowly, piece by piece i rediscovered me. i wanted to start a new hobby that helped me share our story with the world. I started looking into making a website about my twins who were already so active. I would get wrapped up in doing that for hours on end, i actually enjoyed it. A half developed idea quickly turned into a creative project with endless possibilities. From there I started my own business. Against all odds, i've come pretty far, and My daughters get to witness me thrive, not just survive.
Taking the First Steps to Rebuild My Life
It was a long and difficult journey, but eventually I obtained an ex parte order with temporary custody of my twins. This gave me the confidence I needed to start making my own decisions and having my own dreams. After years of feeling defeated and being controlled by fear, I was more than relieved to have finally set myself free.
The Challenges I Faced Along the Way
Even though I was working hard to learn all the business basics, my mental health was becoming a concern. I was depressed and somewhat angry, and I needed time to really recover. That's when I began suffering the affects of Complex PTSD, cognitive dissonance, and dissociation. It was a very difficult time, but I managed to push through it and continue building my business.
How I Achieved My Goals
It was hard, but I was determined. I had to be. I was all alone, trying to rebuild my life from scratch. It was scary and exhausting, but I created a company and started a legal business from scratch without any prior knowledge of computers or e-commerce, without having a babysitter, and while suffering the affects of Complex Trauma and cognitive dissonance. So even though i've got a ways to go still, i'm so proud of the mountains i've already climbed.
What I Learned So Far
1. I am far more capable than I ever realized in many areas of life.
2. I now know my potential, and I am slowly starting to tap into it.
3. Everyone has options; you just have to be willing to look for them.
4. You must fight for the things you love; I fought for my children, and I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Conclusion
Every day is a battle, and I sometimes feel like I am fighting against all the odds. Everyone has days like that, its how you handle it that makes a difference.
I have a bright future ahead of me, And I know that anything is possible if you're heart is in the right place and you're determined enough.