We (you and I) are way stronger than we think or can imagine. 

I met a lady the other day and we got talking. 

She goes “ You know I’m not really educated. I only have a national diploma, however my husband doesn’t mind. His family don’t like me though as they feel I came to reap what I did not sow and they’ve given me so much trouble.”

Me: “It’s okay. You are fine. Your husband accepts you and you love each other. You have wonderful children and they are all doing fine.”

” I don’t have much confidence in myself because of what they’ve said to me and how they’ve treated me” she continued. “I could not even concentrate on my education. See how I am…”

“You are beautiful. You have a kind disposition. Never forget God has a plan for you and He will always protect you from every attack. Please free you mind. When you dwell so much on those people, you make them your god and that’s not good” I tried to encourage her.

” Okay. Thank you. I will try”

“What about your husband?” she asked me.

Shaking my head  “My marriage didn’t work out. 🤷🏾‍♀️“

“So you are a single parent. That’s wonderful. Raising your son all by yourself. I admire you. That you can stand on your own, independent and strong; that’s really great.”

We never know how strong we are when we choose to dwell on the not so pleasant aspects life has dealt us. If we stop and take stock, we would realize that we are indeed much stronger and braver than we could ever imagine. And let’s remember that if despite all we are faced with, we are still standing, then we are winning.

Chin up my dear.