How to not settle for less
How I did it: It was a long road of ups and downs for me and the realization that I was in no shape or form happy with any aspect of my life other than I had 3 beautiful children that kept me going. I was married and very unhappily, we were basically roommates with kids. Being married and feeling so alone was the worste feeling that I have ever had. I made decisions that would benefit my kids and never myself. I slept on the couch for years because he discusted me. During our marraige I took the first step to not settle and went to college to be a chef. I wanted something to fall back on when I got a divorce which was my plan. I made it through school working full-time and going to school full-time and inbetween those I had my kids to tend to. It was very hard but no one said changing your life is easy. I made the decision to finish school and leave him which I did and am still paying for it. I don't get childsupport and got taken advantage of during the divorce and childsupport hearings because I couldn't afford a lawyer and he could but I know I made the right decision and feel good about it. I dated a few times and finally met someone who was so good that I ran away from him, thinking that he wanted something from me at some point but he waited and stole my heart. With him in my life I don't have to settle for anything. I realized that my life would never be full unless I made it that way. And knowing I always have a choice and not being afraid to make it is the best feeling that I have ever had!
Lessons & tips: Don't not do things because you are afraid of what might happen, you could miss out on something or someone who could change your life for the better. And don't give up or feel bad for wanting more for yourself.
People doing this:
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Richmond
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Burnaby
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