IP Resilience Global Magazine Issue 4

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IP RESILENCE GLOBAL MAGAZINE

Relationship Coach

OLGA VALDEPENA

www.IPResilienceGlobal.com

I was born in Mexico and moved to California with my parents when I was three months old. Although my parents raised me with love and affection, they had their unique ways of expressing their love for me. A lot of which was different from the regular warmth experienced by hugs and parental affection that some are blessed to experience. Although my early childhood was a struggle for me, I had to come to terms with the constant neglect that caused

my loneliness. My feelings of being let down, neglected, not valued, fear of not being loved and anxiety were my companions in my days of isolation. At the age of 13, I decided to become a bit adventurous and embarked on my journey of selling flower bouquets with my sister. The thought came to my mind with the intention of making an extra buck for my own pocket money to feel a sense of independence and self worth. This worked well to inspire us with profits and connections that would expand my horizons of possibilities. We would sell bouquets on the street junctions near the gas stations and convenience stores and, on special occasions like Mother’s Day, we would make a few hundred dollars. That by itself became our biggest accomplishments, however I soon came to realize that a limited vision was something that I had to overcome quickly. At 14 I was introduced to my first feelings of affection from another person that really made me open my mind to what love really is. Although our relationship lasted for a few months, it was the experiences and growth

”Relationship Fulfillment Coaching is my passion, life and business, in which I help anyone that is not fulfilled in their personal and intimate relationships reflect, smile and shine”.

that I would gain from it that would eventually lead me to find the love of my life. At the age of 15, I was introduced to my savior, Jesus Christ by my older brother. This was the biggest life changing experience for me to realize the love from the universe through the words of the Holy Bible. Because of my commitment to Christ In school, I participated choir Mar - Apr 2022 | 8


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