Discovering Who I Am (After the Storm)

By Shondolyn Latham

THIS BOOK IS About a single mom that had to step off the path to her goals so that she could care for her children; especially her ill son Devin. God has brought her and her family through this storm. She has decided to fulfill her dreams. Now she is on the right road to discovering her inner peace and purpose in life. After the death of her son she was left with a lot of time to self reflect on who she is. While trying to learn to live without the responsibility of taking care of her ill son, she discovers also that her body was still in the fight or flight mode that it became accustomed to for all those years. Thinking that once he transitioned to heaven, everything would just automatically adjust to the change. She has had to work through some anxiety’s. Through much prayer, meditation, and time to herself she is realizing the importance of loving herself. She is finally on the road to recovery. While in this recovery stage; Unexpectedly, God sent her a blessing that she didn’t see coming. Stay tuned....... as the story continues.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jan 24, 2021
• ISBN: 9781665514316

Shondolyn Latham

I was born in Alabama in a small town called Aliceville, and raised in Ethelsville, Alabama. I went to school in Carrollton Alabama both elementary and high school. I’ve dibbled and dabbled in college, with hopes of receiving several degrees in writing. I’m a daughter, a sister, a mom, but most of all I’m a strong woman. I’m quite and soft spoken most of the time, but not afraid to speak my mind. I’m missed interpreted by a lot of people because I’m quite and I have such a solemn look lol. Most people that gets to know me and understands me definitely loves me. I love writing, exercising, and spending time with my children. Aside from writing, I’m a pretty girl. I love playing in makeup, getting my nails and feet done,etc. I’ve always dreamed of writing a book. Just the thought of putting my story on paper has always been fascinating to me. Now that I have accomplished it, my advice to everyone is to never give up on your dreams. No matter how long it takes, If you want it bad enough you can achieve it.

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Published by AuthorHouse 01/18/2021

ISBN: 978-1-6655-1421-7 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-6655-1422-4 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-6655-1431-6 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2021901265

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Discovering Who I Am after the Storm

Why

Why do I love myself?

Why do I want to succeed so bad?

Why do you want to help others when you have been torn down so badly this past year?

Why do you want to get out of bed every morning?

Why have you stayed at the same job for twenty years?

Why am you writing another book?

Why do you want to manage a corporation?

Why do you want to speak to millions?

August 15, 2020

August 26, 2020

Discovering Who I Am after the Storm

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I would like to start off by saying thank you to all my readers. Thank you for trusting me, supporting me, and wanting to know my story. I didn’t have much writing experience, but you read it anyway. For that I am thankful. I am elated that you are here again! Welcome to the better version of me! I’m happy, I’m in tune with myself, and I am free to love, free to give, and free to explore. Most of all, I’m free to live. I’ve taken off all the boundaries that have had me in bondage for years: fear, grudges, hurt, poverty, etc. Whatever and wherever God is taking me, I’m ready to go!

I have been taking a lot of time to myself lately. I’m working on me. I’ve been introducing myself to different ways to reidentify myself with myself! I know that sentence seems confusing, but reread it until it makes sense. I’ve been redirecting my life by finishing up some things that I have been pursuing for a long time. Although I have a clearer view, sometimes it seems as if I’m not getting anywhere. There are so many things that try to clutter my space at times. I’m thankful that I can identify those things before they have a chance to consume me. As I dissect each obstacle, I begin to realize that whatever I speak upon