Surviving cancer, I realized I had yet to do something that would change the world. So, I started a prison dog program, taking dogs from shelters and placing them in the prison where inmates would love them, heal them, train them and then I adopted the dogs into loving families. I was making a difference, then why was I unsatisfied?
At a vulnerable and emotional time in my life, I fell in love. I agreed to help him escape from prison. We were on the run for twelve days until a high speed car chase on a midnight interstate brought an end to our escape.
Sentenced to 27 months in prison, I lost everything I had worked my whole life to build. Including the wall I built around my emotions. I found freedom behind bars.
Prison was the best thing that ever happened to me. I was time rich. I had nothing but time! So I used that time to reflect, read and grow… a hard analysis of me and who I wanted to be.
When I was released from prison, I lost my relationships with some family members, but I gained so much more. I was free to be me!
I went back to school and completed two master’s degrees, started my own business. I met and married the perfect man who is my best friend. Gained an instant family. Wrote a book about my redemption.
And decided I need to be an advocate – I needed a mission, a purpose.
So I started Butterflies Unleashed because I want to be there for you.
Many times I thought my life was over, but just around the corner was the next big thing.
Your life isn’t over either. Get ready!
The words that describe your life experiences are profound. Your workbook helped me immensely. As a caregiver, life is isolating. I’m getting in touch with myself again. Thank you Toby.