...I know what it's like

Growing up as a child, my life was filled with ups and downs. My parents divorced when I was in elementary school and my mother had a very difficult time taking care of 5 kids on her own. It seemed like my life had completely fallen apart and I did not know where to turn or what to do. 

 

We were very poor and my mother struggled to keep the bills paid; our lights went off many times when I was growing up. I felt like I had no one to talk to about how tough life was for me. I got into fights at school all of the time and I never seemed to turn in my homework or study for exams. I experienced bullying and kids at school made fun of me for the silliest stuff. I went to bed in tears many nights wishing that things would get better for me. I was sad often.

 

I eventually started to read books as a way to cope with the difficulties in life and to help pass the time. Reading books helped me to do better in school and I was a little more hopeful about the outcome of my life. I also started running track and playing basketball to help keep me out of trouble after school. 

 

Reading books and participating in extracurricular activities became my positive ways to cope with negative situations going on in my life.  My confidence started to build and I eventually applied to college, was accepted, and I finished college.

 

I am now here to help you get through your tough times in life. 

 

I look forward to going on this journey called life with you and I am so excited about being a part of your positive support circle.

 

Give me the chance to earn your trust so that I can teach you some of the essential skills needed to live a meaningful and fulfilled life. 

 

I will be waiting to hear from you soon. Until then, check out our resource page where you can find lots of ways to deal with difficult situations.