Chapters From My Life
During mid 30s, I went through a 7-year life Tsunami. When I first met my now husband and told him the story of my life, he coined that phrase and it seemed so fitting. In a tsunami, the waves keep coming and you just get enough time to breathe when another wave tosses you around. But then, as with all storms, the sun does shine again.
The articles I will create here will be the tough ones. These will be memories from my past, hard earned lessons in the journey and reflections on the life I have created because of (and in spite of) the waves. I am humbled by my experiences but proud of who I am today and excited to share the bits of wisdom and insights I have gained in hopes of inspiring others to keep riding the waves of their tsunami. Gulp the air you can and hold on because when the sun shines again, you will be rewarded with abundance…this I can attest to.
The Beginning
It was the evening of September 11, 2003. We were watching TV coverage of the anniversary of 9/11 and the phone rings. My mother, who had already been sick for over 5 years speaks with a weak and somber voice. Across the Atlantic in The Hague, Netherlands, her...
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