What’s something most people don’t understand?

I have had a very rough life. And continue to, even now. But, I don’t let it get me down. Sure, I could play the “poor me” card every day, but why? What does it really get me?

Nothing that I want. I don’t want people tiptoeing around me, treating me like I’m made of glass, and especially treating me differently. I’ve been sexually abused from ages 5-13. I’ve endured physical and domestic abuse. I’ve been raped several times. Once my drink was drugged and 2 marines took me to their barracks and repeatedly raped me. This, while I was in the Marine Corps. Yes, I have C-PTSD, and anxiety, and panic disorder and dissociative disorder. Plus medication resistant depression.

But, it is all in the past. I’ve written a compilation of short stories in a book, titled “Shadow Man” that will be released 4/4/25. It erases all my hurts and sorrows.

Plus, I have a multitude of medical issues, CHF, SIADH, BPPV, Lung Disease, Gastroparesis (I have a feeding tube) OAB, Migraines, I use a walker, I have low blood pressure and POTS, mild cognitive disorder, and so much more. On 1/1/2022, my husband and I were flying our Mooney M20C airplane and we crashed before landing because our engine went out. We both stayed very calm, my husband flew the plane the entire way into the orange grove. My contribution was, “God, you got this.” And He did. My husband had no injuries. The airplane was totaled. I was airlifted to a trauma center with a concussion, brain bleed and 6 broken ribs. But, I survived.

Through all disasters and close calls, I survived. God made sure of that. His plans for me, I haven’t a clue, but I’m willing to follow Him until the end of time to fulfill them.

Why am I so resilient? I have God on my side.