mind. But I was not going to let my speech stop me! During my elementary years, I was working above grade level in math, and independently teaching myself life skills. From an early age I decided that my speech was not going to defeat me. Middle School was rough but High School was super rough for me. It didn’t help that my hormones were on another level. Depression hit me hard. My speech impediment was the foundation of it. Feeling different, not good enough and like a weirdo outcast took its toll on me. But I didn’t give up! The thought of talking on the phone was chilling, I instantly went into panic mode. The moment I picked up a phone it felt that all the life was sucked out of me. So guess what I decided my first would be? It was a telemarketing job. It only lasted for about 2 months until it became too stressful for me. After High School, I decided to be a public speaker/pastor. Out of all things, I decided to speak in front of people. I was in ministry for about 6 years. Then depression hit hard again. This time it almost took me out for good. I got divorced, even though I had two beautiful boys I wanted to end my life. As you can see that did not take place. That depression that I failed to, was from a wrong belief that I had about myself. I was operating from a wrong mindset. I was seeing everything through the wrong lenses. I saw myself as weak, not good enough, hopeless, and the list could go on and on. Now I see myself as strong, victorious, wonderful, an overcomer, and someone who can accomplish anything with the right mindset through love. My speech impediment was also a gift! It taught me how to be strong, courageous, and brave. It helped me to look the odds in the face, and then overcome them. Let’s just say the words that were spoken over me about me always having a server stutter, I’m definitely proving them wrong! By going through what I went through, I experienced a phenomenal truth! Your Mindset is the key! A person’s destination is based on their beliefs!