EVICTING THE
Skeletons IN MY CLOSET Today I am on a mission to live my best life purposefully and intentionally with no regrets or at least very few! While that may sound wonderful and even grand...it has been a daily battle fought with both missteps and huge challenges along the way to shake my confidence and replace it with fear and doubt. It is interesting that once you finally make a decision to do something different in order to get the results you desire that is the time when all h--- decides to break out just to see if you are truly committed to doing the work necessary in order for me to live my best. I grew up in a family of four brothers (two older and two younger than myself) and a younger sister along with two parents. In this scenario, I grew up as a middle child. My parents were just entering the real estate business during the 60’s when only a handful of African-Americans had dared to venture into
SANDY MALONE
selling real estate. Historically, this was during a time of growing racial tension and discrimination all across the country, especially in the housing sector. My family moved into a white suburban neighborhood when I was in the 3rd grade. The move came after months of noticing that we seldom received homework or had books to read. My parents with only a high school education were adamant that my siblings and I would be given the opportunity they never had to pursue higher education! While attending predominantly white suburban schools I saw the education divide immediately. I went from rarely having homework to daily having homework in all of my core classes! What kind of school is this? I would mutter to myself, silently of course.
I am getting ready and preparing myself to get EVERYTHING God has for ME Sandy Malone
Self-Confidence. I grew up with a sister and four brothers, two older and two younger. I learned growing up to speak up for myself otherwise you will get left behind. I seldom had to speak up for myself or tell anyone off because the people who knew me saw that I put in the work to accomplish anything I wanted to achieve. In addition, I was not one who was boastful about what I accomplished. I let the results and the recognition speak for themselves! This is especially true when I was preparing for a track competition, playing tennis, or preparing for a piano recital. BE WELL MAGAZINE FOR WOMEN
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