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Lanesha Shanell's avatar

Wow. This gave me chills. The way you described running through the storm and still walking into that interview anyway that’s the kind of strength most people never see, but it’s exactly what makes your story unforgettable.

What hit me most was this line: “The rain didn’t ruin me. It baptized me.” That’s such a powerful reminder that sometimes the hardest, messiest moments are actually the ones preparing us for the shift we’ve been praying for.

Thank you for sharing this because so many of us have had those moments where we thought we were falling apart, when really we were being rebuilt. Your story is proof that resilience has a voice, and it will always be heard when we trust ourselves to rise.

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Shannon D. Smith, CPTD's avatar

This warmed my heart. Thank you for reading my story and sharing how it affected you. I’m grateful to know that my journey can be an instrument of inspiration and encouragement. It makes all the struggle worthwhile.

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