07/22/2026
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For 10 years, I lived with a disability that completely changed my life.
There were days when I wondered if I'd ever get back to feeling like myself, let alone build something of my own. The future felt uncertain, and a lot of the goals I once had seemed impossible.
But life has a way of surprising you.
Today, I'm the proud owner of my own business, and every day I get to help other small business owners chase their dreams while continuing to build mine. It hasn't been a straight path, and it definitely hasn't been easy, but every challenge has made me appreciate where I am even more.
People see the business today, but they don't always see the years of setbacks, frustration, and starting over that came before it.
One thing I learned through those 10 years is that you can't always control what happens to you, but you can control whether you give up. I chose to keep moving forward, even if some days "moving forward" meant taking one tiny step.
And because life has a sense of humor... after spending 10 years wondering if I could get back on my feet, I somehow ended up running a business. I still don't know who approved that decision, but I'm grateful they did. 😂
If you're going through something difficult right now, don't count yourself out. Your current chapter doesn't have to be your whole story.
I'm living proof that sometimes the comeback takes a little longer... but it's worth the wait.