Bad Things Can be Good — And Make You Better

How I overcame a life-changing, bad situation for the better

It was November 30, 1999, and I had to mail out my bills. I decided — since it was a lovely sunny day — to walk, rather than drive, the quarter-mile to the post office.

I frankly don’t even remember this. But I am pretty sure that’s what I was thinking.

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We all have events in our lives that served as our turning point that led us to where we are today. Capturing those thoughts, feelings, and experiences before, during, and after that time helps us be proud of how far we’ve come. Together, this is our story forward.