We connected with some of the most resilient folks in the community and one of the most insightful questions we had an opportunity to ask centered around whether there was ever a time they almost gave up. Highlighting some of the responses below.
Michelle Washington
Absolutely. I’ve had moments where the setbacks were heavy enough to make me pause. But I’ve learned that when you’re walking in purpose, “almost giving up” is just a plot twist, not the ending. There were moments when the noise, the doubt, and the pressure almost drowned out my purpose. Read more>>
Emeril Lester
Actually, recently. I hit a point where I felt drained and questioned if I was really making a difference. But God reminded me why I started He reminded me that purpose doesn’t disappear just because progress feels slow. That moment of weakness became a moment of renewal, and I realized He’s not done writing my story yet. Read more>>
Cristal Garcia Marin
I did… and very badly. I lost everything in 2023-2024 probably one of the worst years of my life. I lost Family I lost my home and the only thing i had left to held on was my beautiful children and my camera. When i lost my home in Elgin tx i left with nothing but my clolthes, my children and my camera. Read more>>
