2001 – 2005 Hope...

During these years, I suffered great heartache and great joy. I was single parenting with little money and no support. It was both challenging and some the most memorable times of my life. Through work, I won two trips overseas trips, and my purpose around people started taking shape. I found a talent in recruitment and felt a sense of joy in the work I did. During this time, I discovered hope. I realised that I could be a victim of my circumstances or use my gifts and step out. That is exactly what I did. In reflection, I now realise that I was rising through my pain and taking up my armour to live and push forward. Would I change it? No, I will celebrate this time as it took me to where I am today.

I wanted to be a mother again and found that without a “husband” I would struggle to realise this dream. I then met my son’s father, and I am grateful for Joshua, the amazing young man in my life. My parents were concerned that we would be living a sinful life, so they encouraged us to get married. When Joshua turned 1, we had a small ceremony in my friend’s back yard. These years taught me to rely on me and not on others. I managed to achieve yet the weight of my independence and isolation would eventually be too much to carry.