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My friend Ana Picazo named me one of her Five Fab Bloggers.  I'm not gonna lie, I got a little choked up which seems a little tough to do this days.  I have spent the last year growing and re-learning who I am.  I have rediscovered this strong, confident woman that I used to be but who I lost somewhere along the way.

I have leaned on friends and family so much this year and often, many of them have told me that I inspire them.  Some have said I inspired them for taking the risk of leaving the safety of what I have know for 16 years.  Some have said I inspired them for learning to live in the here and now and not what could be.  I always just roll my eyes because I have felt during much of the last year that I wouldn't survive this.

About a month ago I realized, I HAVE survived this!  I am a working mom now with a full time job and custody of my child 80% of the time.  I get her to school on time.  I make her lunches every day.  I make sure her uniform is ready to go and that she is loved and snuggled with as much as possible.  She has adjusted amazingly and for that I am extremely proud!

Did I mention I work full time?  I have an amazing boss who makes my job awesome!  He is so flexible that he allows me to be the mom I want to be.  He sees the importance of being at LG's school for events and he understands when I can't travel because I have no coverage for her.  To say he is a blessing is an understatement.

I am loving the person I have become but I know the changes will continue.  I AM a strong, confident woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to take risks to get it.  Don't get in my way or I might just run you over!!!

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