[Jar]

Sometimes life can wipe away all the planning in the world. I had a great career going, savings, 401, new car, condo would've been paid off, no debt and a plan for retirement. I would've been set but my life path took another turn. My mom had a stroke in 2019 and I moved back to Louisiana to take care of her because my mom had been my rock all my life. I have never regretted that decision and would do it all over again. When she passed last year I was devastated but had to move on.

These days I feel like I'm starting all over at 18 years old. My car was totaled, savings and 401 are gone, sold the condo and there are no jobs here. But for whatever reason this is my path and my mom taught me to survive. I'll make it and I'll embrace this new chapter but it hasn't been easy.