It was very frustrating to work so hard with minimal pay. One day while working, I experienced a great deal of knee pain. Although my only option was to continue working, the pain became unbearable. I found it impossible to even pull up my jeans, due to the increasing swelling in my knee. While continuing to run the restaurant, I was then diagnosed with a torn meniscus that demanded immediate surgery.
Simultaneously and for months, I was struggling in an abusive relationship; feeling powerless, unsupported and alone everyday. My Dr. instructed me to get bedrest. How was I to run a restaurant alone? My partner had no intention of coming to my rescue, and insisted that he was doing me a favour by keeping all money that came through the door into the restaurant.
My life was unravelling before my eyes as were my finances. I knew as I continued down this same path, my life was spiraling out of control.
One day in despair, I collapsed on the floor in tears. When I pulled myself back up I made a self promise that I would CHANGE MY STORY once and for all. I made this decision NO MATTER WHAT! I knew there had to be better opportunities for my current and future life. I was determined to find the help I needed to live a full and happy life, in every respect.
....AND THEN I DID!.....
