ashley
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Post by ashley on May 7, 2019 0:51:13 GMT
Ok ladies, this is going to contain some content I’ve historically been embarrassed about, but here it goes....
GO DO THE HARD THINGS!
Go do the things you think you can’t do. Go do the things you think are impossible, or scare you, or make you anxious. Go find a way to do the things you believe you are limited by.
For most of my adult life I didn’t drive. I was anxious, my mom and sister told me i was a bad driver and made fun of me, my ex husband said that we could never afford a car for me so there was no point in me learning to drive. It was embarrassing, and even when I decided I needed to do it, the obstacles seemed so high...
And as many of you know, my marriage and career have spent years in a dismal state and I was officially separated and left my job over a year and a half ago. I couldn’t find a decent local job and could not comprehend how I could retrain for a new career while being a single mom to four kids.
Well.
Last week I bought a (used) car.
Then I passed my road test so I can drive now.
And today was my first day of college.
I never thought I’d be here, and I’m so very proud I can barely not cry when I think about it.
So — PLEASE — go do the hard things you don’t want to do and especially the hard things you think you can’t do. It’s not insurmountable, and it’s so very worth tearing down those things that seem so impossible.
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zookeeper
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Post by zookeeper on May 7, 2019 1:00:49 GMT
One of my favorite posts on this board in a very long time!!!!! You go girl!!!
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Post by peace on May 7, 2019 1:01:26 GMT
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! YAY YOU!!
that is the way to take back your power- Bravo!
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scrappinwithoutpeas
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on May 7, 2019 1:02:54 GMT
Way to go!!! And thank you for posting - who knows, it could give encouragement to someone else just when they need it.
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ashley
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Post by ashley on May 7, 2019 1:04:54 GMT
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! YAY YOU!! that is the way to take back your power- Bravo! It IS empowering.  |
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Post by Skellinton on May 7, 2019 1:05:09 GMT
Congratulations!!!!!
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Post by scrappinmom3 on May 7, 2019 1:05:13 GMT
So happy for you!!!!’
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Post by KikiPea on May 7, 2019 1:05:16 GMT
That is SO awesome, ashley! So proud of you!  |
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psiluvu
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Post by psiluvu on May 7, 2019 1:06:29 GMT
Way to go!!! That is awesome!! What an inspiration you are. Congratulations on your successes. I can't wait to hear all about school.
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Post by drummergirl65 on May 7, 2019 1:07:35 GMT
Congratulations! You must feel so proud, so light without that burdening you. Way to go!
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Post by femalebusiness on May 7, 2019 1:08:18 GMT
You go girl! 👍
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Post by revirdsuba99 on May 7, 2019 1:10:11 GMT
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scrapngranny
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Post by scrapngranny on May 7, 2019 1:11:37 GMT
YAY!! Way to go. I hear you about the driving thing. I didn’t want to drive, but my dad forced me to get my license. I still don’t like to drive, I can.
Good luck in school.
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ashley
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Post by ashley on May 7, 2019 1:16:21 GMT
Way to go!!! That is awesome!! What an inspiration you are. Congratulations on your successes. I can't wait to hear all about school. School seems surreal still!! There are only about 11 people in my class. More women than men, which surprised me (and no likely future husband options, which likely disappointed my mother, lol). So far it’s been good... I had three classes today and the whole school and instructors and environment seem very welcoming and good. Tomorrow is my first day in “The Bunker”, which is the weed lab. Lol. |
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ashley
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Post by ashley on May 7, 2019 1:17:21 GMT
Congratulations! You must feel so proud, so light without that burdening you. Way to go! I keep being surprised that I can go wherever I want!! Whenever I want!! |
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milocat
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Post by milocat on May 7, 2019 1:18:13 GMT
Wow, congratulations on the car, driving and going to school!
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leeny
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Post by leeny on May 7, 2019 1:23:48 GMT
Great Job! Looking forward to updates!
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Post by lisae on May 7, 2019 1:33:59 GMT
How inspiring! Congratulations on becoming a driver and going to college. It's a new chapter for you!
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Nink
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Post by Nink on May 7, 2019 1:35:11 GMT
So proud of you. What an awesome post!!!
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Post by mikklynn on May 7, 2019 1:35:49 GMT
Awesome!
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Post by jenjie on May 7, 2019 1:35:52 GMT
I’m so proud of you! Congratulations!
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ashley
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Post by ashley on May 7, 2019 1:39:21 GMT
How inspiring! Congratulations on becoming a driver and going to college. It's a new chapter for you! I do very much feel like this is a new beginning for me, and that there are really good things ahead. (Who is this person and what has she done to the old me??) |
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carhoch
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Post by carhoch on May 7, 2019 1:46:17 GMT
Girl power 💥 that’s awesome
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NoWomanNoCry
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on May 7, 2019 1:47:19 GMT
Congrats!
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Post by bc2ca on May 7, 2019 2:00:44 GMT
That is so awesome!
I remember my mom learning to drive when I was 4 and going to cheer her on when she decided to learn to swim when I was 12. I love that your girls will remember you doing this!
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grammanisi
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Post by grammanisi on May 7, 2019 2:02:11 GMT
Congratulations!
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moodyblue
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Post by moodyblue on May 7, 2019 2:08:48 GMT
Yay for you!
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Post by hop2 on May 7, 2019 2:12:36 GMT
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Go you!
Hugs!
I’m so excited for you!
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Post by iamkristinl16 on May 7, 2019 2:15:05 GMT
Way to go!
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DEX
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Post by DEX on May 7, 2019 2:22:07 GMT
You go girl! I love strong women and the others they inspire. Keep moving ahead, even baby steps. Show by example to your kids. I am so proud of you!  |
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