I had the responsibility to raise a child and I knew I would have to do it by myself. I knew I would not have any support from her father and that I would have to face the fact I was a Single Mother.

I became very anxious, I feared things that I previously would not fear like flying (which was not very promising for me as I was working as a flight attendant), I feared driving my car, I feared walking on the street and being robbed.

I knew the thoughts I was having were irrational but I was not able to control and stop those thoughts. At that time my best friend suggested to me that I seek professional help. I felt I would not be able to fight depression and anxiety alone. I realized that I would need help.

For the first time, I had sought therapy. I met this wonderful professional who drove me through a path of self-discovery, empowering me to take control of my life again. It was a very hard process but well worth it. After 3 months I was back to work, I was having pleasure with the things I used to have pleasure before, and was completely recovered. I stayed in therapy for another 3 months to work on some other issues my therapist and I thought were important for me to take care of at that time.

Looking at that period in my life now, I feel blessed. It was at that moment in my life I decided to become a psychotherapist. I knew I wanted to help people overcome challenges the way my therapist helped me. I felt I had found the purpose of my life and started my education in Psychology.

The obligations of being a single mother delayed my education, I faced challenges and obstacles but I lived with the strong desire of becoming the best therapist I could become. I had to stop my education at a certain point but I continued reading books related to Psychology and continued the process of self-growth. When I was able to get back to school and finish my education, I was already in my 40’s, but I was still very determined to make a difference in people’s lives and help them to overcome fear. All kinds of fear.