There are so many things I recognized in myself and in women around me. I know for me there were times I felt I needed to be encouraged. I needed some support, someone I could talk to. There were days I needed to be challenged when setting and reaching my goals. I had times when I needed to be celebrated because I achieved a goal that was so challenging, I wanted to give up. There were days I needed to be ignited because it was hard to get out of bed. There were times when the bills were so overwhelming I needed to breathe and lean on someone. I needed to hear everything was going to be ok. Now, as I sit and listen to others that feel like they want to give up, Don’t! I know you feel like no one understands the struggles you are going through. It’s hard trying to get the help you need. Feeling like you are being turned away without any concern of the fact there are children involved and you just need enough to get to the next phase. I have watched young mothers cry because they can’t get the support or assistance they need. Trying to work and pay for daycare for the small children, keep a roof over their heads and food on the table, not having enough funds in the bank to pay for car repairs so they could get to work and make it to the next payday. Scared to take off work to go and try and get help from fear of losing their job because their employer don’t understand. Not having anyone willing to work with their schedules to help them get to where they need to be. I have heard women say “I give up”, “I want to throw in the towel”, “Why can’t I get help can’t they see I am trying”. I know it’s hard and life is tough because sometimes the roads we end up on are not the ones we would like to travel on.  Look at it as those teachable moments and be willing to learn from them. It does get easier and better.  

~Lady A~