Getting put out to getting the World; You gotta GROW

Send us Fan MailGROW  Greatness Reached over Oppression through Wisdom“Something happened along the way and yesterday is all we have”Even as I looked around my house and all of my Beautiful furniture, knick knacks and and precious items I had collected over the years, it was still just stuff and I would soon be parting with itfor the owner of the house Brian and I  were renting in Granite City told me she was going with the one who made the most money, that was Brian at the timeSo my children and I were forced to leave the house; He had already took all three cars so I just left him the house with everything in itWe packed what we could and moved in with a friend I also thought I knew 13 years of friendship meant nothing, I bought food, paid rent it still was no goodMy marriage over,  Brian had successfully pushed family members from my life, ostracized, I leaned on this person, my friend Courtland of 13 years but sadly I didn’t know him eitherHe would “jokingly” pull a gun out in n front of me cocking and spinning it and laughing as I ran out of the room  He proceeded to evolve into someone I didn’t even know at all; Selfish and hatefulHe put me and my 16 year old and my 6 year old grandson out of his house in the middle of winterI left with my dignity but I was hurt, shocked and angryAs I was emerging to be who I truly am the men in my life were repulsed by that They did not want to see the strength of me as a woman but my weaknesses, Where they could pounce upon, dominate, regulate and control meWhen I got put out, it challenged me to Build Back BetterA Better Me, creating a solid foundation; Unbreakable, unshakeable Faith of God and of me, within myself and Spiritual strength to the depths of my soulWhen I got put out it was a push to me to “Go get the World,” I did.. As I was on my Journey towards healing and self-worth, I began to Love me and realize I did not and need anyone to complete meThank you for your Gift Courtland, You gave me the push to stand for myself and pursue my DreamsI hadn’t spoken to Courtland since around September 2023, I called him and told him I was truck driving, something he used to do. Our conversation was pretty brief and  shortHe did not reveal any problems in this call to meI found out last week that he died November 2023 He had been gone over a year and I didn’t know it cause I stopped calling him and eventually changed my numberForgiveness will set you FreeI had already forgiven him but I called to thank him, he did me a huge Favor, he made me stand up for me and mines, when he put me out, he gave me that final push I needed to go ahead and depend on meTo go ahead and grab the World and GROWThank you Courtland, for putting me out even though we did nothing to deserve it, you were just tired of usBy you putting me out, it opened a Whole other World, a History and Herstory; a Part of Me:  Africa Fly High with the Angels King, remember I used to tell you I want you to see this when we GROW..You will, I Love you Friend and you are so missedWhen you think of someone leaving, you definitely do not come to mind, You were so full of Life; you had the Zest of LifeSome Goodbyes are left unsaid Wow..Courtland🕊️💫💞Support the showLight Attracts Light: Good Energy Changing the WorldIn a world often consumed by division, fear, anger, and negativity, Light Attracts Light is a podcast dedicated to the power of Love, Wisdom, Compassion, and Positive Energy. Each episode explores how one person’s light can inspire another, creating a ripple effect that transforms families, communities, and ultimately the world.Hosted by Jacqueline Jimoh GROW, Founder and President of Greatness Reached over Oppression through Wisdom (GROW), this podcast dives into stories of resilience, personal GROWthth, faith, Healing, forgiveness, and the triumph of good over evil. Through thoughtful, insightful, bright  and heartfelt reflections, listeners are encouraged to become a Light in their own communities and discover the strength that comes from choosing Love over hate, Hope over despair, and Wisdom over oppressionThe message is simple: when We shine our Light, others shine theirs Good energy is contagious, Kindness is contagious; Love is contagious.Join us as we explore how ordinary people can create extraordinary change and prove that even the smallest light can illuminate the darkest roomLove and Blessings always GROW💫💞Greatness Reached over Oppression through Wisdom (GROW)©️Sow Love, GROW. 💫💞