✦ "The hardest part of starting from nothing is believing you have what it takes. The best part is realizing you always did."✦
At the age of 26, I found myself starting completely from scratch.
Not just with the little things—like dishes, kitchen appliances, or a couch to sit on—but with the bigger pieces of life too. A new home. A new job. A new sense of self.
I made the decision to step into a different company. Same job title, same type of work, but in a place where I felt more connected, more secure, and more like I belonged. That move changed everything. For the first time, I wasn’t just clocking in—I was growing, learning, and becoming part of a family.
From there, I kept building. Piece by piece, I stacked security on top of independence. I learned that starting over doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you’re brave enough to begin again. And beginning again at 26 taught me just how strong I really am.
Here’s my little piece of advice: no matter how much money you earn, you have to live within your budget. You have to create one that works in your favor and protects your peace. It’s not easy—especially if you’re earning less—but here’s the wild truth: even when you earn more, you tend to spend more. So unless you take control of your money, you’ll always feel like you’re in the same place. Learning to budget, really budget, was one of the biggest steps in building my own security.
Every move I’ve made since then has been with my future in mind. Sometimes those choices have been tough in the moment, and I’ve questioned if I was doing the right thing. But I always come back to this truth: the sacrifices I make now secure the life I want later. That reminder keeps me steady, even when the process feels heavy.
And in just a few years—from 26 to now, pushing 31—I’ve purchased three homes. On top of that, my wonderful parents wanted to secure my brother and me with something lasting, so we also have land. Sometimes, with all these moves and investments, I feel like I’m stretching myself thin. Honestly, I probably spend more than I earn (wild, but true). That’s where loans become a blessing—they give you the ability to build, to stretch, to grow into the future you’re working for.
I remind myself often: I’m not sacrificing freedom for nothing. I’m building stability. I’m creating something greater than myself. And now, it’s not just for me—it’s for my daughter. Every choice, every sacrifice, every stretch is shaping the foundation of the life I want for her.
I became the version of myself that knows her worth and won’t settle—not in my family, not in my education, not in my career, and not in life. Every decision, every challenge, every leap of faith led me here. And today, as a mother, I can see how all of it shaped me into exactly who I was meant to be.
Do challenges still come? Of course. But now I meet them with resilience, positivity, and excitement for what’s next. Because even when life feels heavy, there’s always something good waiting on the horizon.
So yes—I started from scratch. But I didn’t just rebuild a life. I built myself. And the strongest version of me? She’s still evolving.
What’s Next: Finding Love Again
All of this—rebuilding, learning, stretching myself thin, securing my future, and becoming my strongest self—set the stage for my next chapter. And honestly? It’s my favorite one yet.
Because once you find security within yourself, you’re ready to open the door to something even bigger: love.
I can’t wait to dive into the next series with you—Finding Love Again—and share the greatest adventure of my life so far. This one isn’t just about butterflies or first kisses. It’s about soul-deep connection, the kind of love that shows up, stays, and grows. The kind of love that feels like home.
So buckle up, Raging Woman readers. If you thought starting from scratch was powerful, wait until you hear how love showed up in my story.
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