A Change in Circumstances

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For the first two decades of my post high school life, I didn't have to bring in the bacon. I was a stay-at-home mom raising three children and homeschooling for the last four years of my marriage.

When the relationship finally came completely unglued I found myself without support and homeless. I struggled to get myself on my feet and the ability able to provide the bread and butter needed for the boys and myself.

I graduated high school with honors, but since I married as an unwed mother, I went right into the stay-at-home mom scene. My husband didn't want me to work and wouldn't allow me to enroll in college. At thirty-eight years old I didn't know what I could do with zero work history. I was a Sunday School teacher and homeschooling mom. I underestimated my skills.

I started a job as a waitress, got a second job in retail, and a third job at a call center called West Corporation. I was making precious little money hourly, and I was working seven days a week, sometimes two jobs in one day.

I was forced to enroll my youngest son in public school. The older son was in his senior year of high school. He finished high school at home and took over many household duties. I don't know what I'd have done without his help.

Those years were extremely difficult and I learned so much the hard way having had no experience in careers or budgets. I often felt overwhelmed, but somehow, we made it.

I'm grateful for the lessons learned and for having, by God's grace, raised my sons and got my bachelor's degree in Speech Communications. It took eleven years to obtain it while working full-time time and attending classes half-time.

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Hello @wandrnrose7. Wow, you were strong and didn't know to what capacity. When women are put to the test, our strength emerges to allow us to accomplish amazing feats if we are determined and willing to turn things around in our lives.

You have a lovely family. I can tell by your words that you were an amazing mother who taught them to be young men. That is why they stepped up and helped out when required.

Thanks so much for sharing your story. A heartfelt read.

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Thank you so much for reading and your kind words! It was truly a challenging time, but I learned a lot about myself in that decade.
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Fantastic to read the story of your life Janelle, and how you managed to pull yourself up after your marriage broke down, though it was hard I am also sure you grew a lot as a person too, and learned a lot about life along the way, and I am happy that you pulled through, thanks for sharing and stay awesome.



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Thank you, @flaxz. I appreciate your comments! It was a challenging time and yes, I did grow a lot in this process!
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Those years were extremely difficult and I learned so much the hard way having had no experience in careers or budgets. I often felt overwhelmed, but somehow, we made it.

This sounds so familiar. The one thing that I always told myself was, Somehow I will make it through this. There were times when I did not know what I was going to do to pay the bills but I always got them paid.

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I love your graduation pictures. Your sons look very proud of you. That was quite an accomplishment!

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