What do you do when you know the inevitable is coming? How do you keep living when your heart is already breaking?In this deeply moving episode, Donna, one of my incredible Warriors, shares her story of standing strong in the face of losing her son. After years of addiction, her son developed a serious heart condition. Given a grim prognosis, he checked himself out of the hospital—and back into drugs. She knows what’s coming… but she refuses to stop living.Your story matters, so live it courageously!📌 Helpful Links & Resources▶️ Watch the video version on YouTube🌐 Visit Valerie’s Website💪 Learn more about Warrior Freedom Mentoring📘 Explore Valerie’s Books 💬 Stay Connected📘 Facebook📷 Instagram🔗 LinkedIn
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Life is messy, unpredictable, and sometimes downright brutal. So how do you keep going when everything falls apart?
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