I celebrated my first Mother’s Day at age 17. 

While totally unplanned, becoming a mother at such a young age actually turned out to be an incredible blessing, because this event changed the trajectory of my life. 

At age 16 I was a schoolgirl with a dream of becoming a psychologist. But, to my surprise my dad said, “you're not going back to school. You're just a woman and you don't need an education. It’s time you get a job and start paying room and board.”

So, I got a job at the local Greek restaurant as a waitress. We had just moved from Winnipeg and I did not have any friends. I was being severely abused at home - physical beatings, verbal and emotional abuse. One night I was so afraid that I jumped from the 3rd story window.

I ran to the only person I knew, Andreas, the cook at the restaurant where I was waitressing. He was 26 years old. He said he would marry me and take me away from all the abuse. Instead he disappeared when he found out I was 3 months pregnant. I never saw or heard from him again.

My father was so angry with me that he would not let me come home. Keep in mind that this was at a time when being an "unwed" mother was shameful. I landed in a homeless shelter and on welfare. All I could think of was Andreas. I was in love with him. I thought he loved me. How could he leave me? I was heartbroken and ashamed. Here I thought I was going to get married and instead I end up pregnant and homeless. I was beyond devastated. 

But, as difficult as my situation was, I was determined to keep my son and give him a good life. Even though the church and the Children's Aid Society were doing everything they could to get me to give him up for adoption. As soon as my son was born, I went back to school to complete my grade 12 and a clerk-typist course. I decided that I would work and go to night school forever if that was what it took. I was determined to create a good life for my son and to give him a better life than I had. And, I was determined to get an education and become a psychologist. I didn't know how, but I sure knew what.

Then when my son was 6 years old, I discovered a way. I took out a student loan and went to University to became a social worker. It wasn't a psychologist, but it was my passion and purpose - it was helping people so they would not have to endure what I had endured. It was helping people overcome adversity so they could become all that they were capable of becoming and realize their dreams. 

Over the years, what I learned in the process of creating a better life for my son and going after my dream, was that you can CREATE a life by DESIGN! and, You CAN Realize Your DREAMS!  Little did I know back then what an extraordinary life I would live nor all the thousands of people I would help and all the lives I would touch! I feel so blessed to be of service in this way.

In honor of Mother's Day and of all the Mother's in the world, it would be my honor to support you with a Complimentary Dreambuilder Discovery Session with me. We'll meet over the phone or Skype, and you will have my eyes, my ears, my heart, and my 30 + years of experience focused on You, Your Life, Your Passion, Your Purpose, for 60 minutes. 

If you're "in", simply book a date and time on my calendar.

Friend, you really CAN consciously design a life you absolutely love living… even if you feel stuck right now and even if you can not see a way. I can help you. And, it is my honor and my privilege to support you. Even if you think it is impossible, I encourage you to believe in my belief right now and book your complimentary session.

I am really looking forward to hearing from you, Friend, and to supporting you on your journey to realizing your dreams!

It’s YOUR Life Friend! ~ Let's Make It A GREAT One!