Wow!! I just read this truly inspirational testimony from one of my fellow Pure Romance sisters. Rarely do I share things like this but if you feel so inclined read on.... During my journey, many have asked how I got into doing what I do or have asked why I am always happy or positive. The answer is because what other choice is there! Here is MY Story.. I have been in the Romance Industry for 6.5 years. I started this business broker than broke. I was in a bad car accident that almost took my life. While fighting for my life in a coma & having my last rights read to me, I was being evicted from where I lived & had lost my job. I came out of the coma & had to learn how to walk again. I am diagnosed with cognitive brain damage as well as other permanent body issues & I am declared disabled by the state. Part of my brain doesnt function & I suffer with pain on a daily basis. I refused to accept this handicap as an excuse & decided life was a gift & being broke was an option. I came home from the accident & suffered with severe depression & anxiety. I was afraid to leave my home nor talk to people. We could barely afford to feed my son & I had lost my cars in the accident so I had to walk in the suburbs to anywhere that I needed to go. I was able to save enough money to get a car & it was repoed soon after. My husband & I werent eating & feeding our son barely anything. We most times for a hot meal would feed him off of the dollar menu at mcdonalds. I was getting more depressed & started to lose hope. I one day realized that I was the only one that could change my situation, it was my choice, my decision & no one elses. I started to look for work but realized we couldnt afford day care & my husband & I had to decide who would work the day job & who would work the night job. At this point, I was selling everything that I owned, even my shower curtain(ask my husband that story), to be able to get a place to live & get back on our feet. Once I was able to get a place, I decided to try to get some friends back & book a Girls Night In (Slumber Parties). The woman on the phone started talking to me about the business opportunity & I knew that the job was fun & the hours were flexible, eliminating day care. I knew the products would sell no matter what. My only issue, was being petrified of people, let alone standing in front of a crowd. When you are determined to change your life & need to feed your kids, you will do what you have to. I decided to wipe out the only money in our savings account $500, which was part of our rent money & go for it. When my husband got home & I told him what I had done, he was upset & non supportive. I was on my own but still excited! My sister had decided to help me & host my first party for me. I was in a panic, had no training & the received my kit the same day as her party. WOW! I was shaking as I stood up there speaking in front of everyone. Some of you who were at this party are on my page, kind of funny. At the same time, it was rejuvenating! I made enough to pay my kit back, booked a few parties & was able to make profit. WOO HOO! It was the most cash that I had touched in awhile, I was on cloud 9. I came home to my husband & threw all of the cash on the couch & said Here is what I got paid tonight! At this point, he looked at me in shock & asked when my next party was. At this rate, I was getting great support because I BELIEVE in my company, I BELIEVE in my products & I BELIEVE in ME! I borrowed the money to get to my first National Training event, still no money to eat, but I was there. When I got home, business started taking off! As time went on, I became the successful business woman that I set out to be. My biggest fear when joining was failure! I realized, failure wouldve been not taking the opportunity given to me & accepting the situation that I was already in. My kids depended on me! So, this is my story.. this is the reason that I started, this is my momentum to keep going. My fears are gone! In my journey, I have been able to build my confidence, build friendships & now help other women start & complete their journeys. Nothing was handed to me, in fact, it was a lot of trial & errors. This is what can help me to be a better leader so I dont regret anything. Sure, there are many times that I wanted to quit, but how could I give up on myself. It is funny how life plays out or can change at the drop of a hat. I dont regret my past, I no longer ask why me, but instead live each day like it is my last. I enjoy each moment because tomorrow is not guaranteed. Thank you for reading.. Thanks for sharing Krystle.♡♥♡♥
Posted on: Wed, 02 Apr 2014 19:37:29 +0000