Serendipity Words

I wish I could give this magical speech about all my accomplishments. I do not have a significant degree or any public speaking recognition. But I do have realistic thoughts about living in modern society. I have turned to write due to counseling and trying to explain the 9 million ideas that run through my mind daily. However, I will provide a little background about myself for you.

I was born and raised in Meriden, Connecticut. I spent most of my childhood in that town until finishing high school in Shelton, where I graduated in 2011. Shortly after that, I left home and headed straight for the Navy.

I was in from September 2011 until February 2017. It was quite the journey. I went on deployment and broke down a ship in dry dock, along with some other short cruises for qualifications. An ankle surgery knocked me out, and I was able to switch to Norfolk, Virginia, in which I met some highly named individuals like President Obama. I was able to travel the world and experience many different things, from other foods to emotions and challenges. In 2016 when trying to return to sea to do the job I loved, the Navy decided that I was no longer deployable, which eventually meant I was no longer employable by them. I was medically discharged in February of 2017. Little did I know this was the start of a turning point in my life.

My husband and I moved to a small town called Kilgore, Texas. It was about 2 hours from Shreveport, LA, and 2 hours from Dallas. We were unemployed and living with a friend during that time. Attempting to get our feet on the ground. We then moved one town over and tried to focus primarily on college when we realized that was not simply going to be enough. Emotions and stress were at an all-time high, and no change was in sight. I began to struggle with myself more and more. In 2021 everything seemed to have crashed and burned around me.

At the beginning of this year, I became more focused on myself and my healing. This blog is a lot about the thoughts that still cross my mind while trying to rebuild. I am trying to learn, walk with God, develop boundaries, and live overall. So please join me in this journey. Each step brings a new day and new information. However, my biggest goal through all of this is not for perfection. It is to ensure that everyone knows there is someone there. Someone who thought the same felt the same or believed the same. For we are never alone.