Patty was not always a meth addict. When I sat with her, it shocked me to learn that her first time using meth was at 46. She said she had been “anti-drug” all of her life. If you were doing drugs, she wanted nothing to do with you. That aversion to drugs was because Patty’s […]
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Forging a Unique Career Path: My Unconventional Story
My college experience and career path were not linear at all. Not everyone goes to college for four years, graduates, finds their dream job, and lives happily ever after. For some of us, it is an arduous quest, with many starts and stops, including a few ‘come to Jesus’ moments. In those moments when you […]
Losing Your Job Is A Continuation of The Journey
Rediscovering your purpose after losing your job can be challenging. It is possible, though. A little resilience and positive thinking can go a long way. Four years ago, I realized my educational and career goals had landed me a decent job but that I was not living the life I wanted. I had a Master’s […]