Yesterday, while at BJs I ran into my old work first program director. We got to talking and she said she was proud of me and I should come check out their new facilities and share my story. Most don’t know but I was homeless for quite a while and leaned toward welfare for help. Of course the lady assumed I was lying and threaten to put me and my daughter in a shelter. I ended up at Homefront FPC at The School for the deaf, which is where I attended this work first program. I learned how to use Microsoft office, got a place to live (ny 1st apt on stuyvesant ave) and then found a job at the Old Navy in Hamilton Market place it was just opening up. Left due to no steady hours, went back to welfare and joined another WF program and got in the state of nj as CWEP (Unpaid intern) for a 1 1/2 and got hired permanent in 2009. Been on my own since my first apt and left welfare behind. I said all that to say this, everyone needs help and you shouldn’t be ashamed, understand where you been and where you are now. Be proud of yourself and thank God! I been working every since. Maintaining my household and raising my kids as best I can, so before you judge me understand that that’s just a piece of my story and it doesn’t define me.
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And this is a great forum for your testimony. Im proud of you too for what its worth! In todays world we all have a story and if anyone can learn from your mistakes or mishappenings; so be it! Luv what you do and glad to know your living on your own schedule as it should be.
Stay Focused. Stay Positive!
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Thanks, I’m proud of myself most people get caught up in the system but you have to make it work for you.
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Well said. Although our experiences have shaped some aspects of who we are today they do not define who we are. We define who we are by our actions and our values. You overcame those obstacles and now you and your kids are better off as a result. Thank you for sharing your story. Hope you have a great weekend!
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Thank you for reading and no problem. I learned a lot at that point in my life. Have a great weekend as well.
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Thank you! Learning is what makes us stronger and wiser. 🙂
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Amen to that
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