Hurricane Maria

4 years the other day since hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. 4 years ago we lost our precious house, were we grew up. It took me 4 years to talk partially about it. 4 years that took me to have the courage to post a picture. My life shattered the day I was told over the phone what happened. I suffered in silence just to see how my family was suffering over something they had no control over. 4 years since my people had to experience such a devastating situation. Family, friends, strangers crying, depressed, anxious, helpless, sad, defeated, hopeless, sick, hungry, thirty while going through such a difficult situation for a lack of better word.
Have you ever felt like this? Years without being able to share, talk, write about something that happened to you or is currently happening to you? I encourage you to be gentle, caring and loving to yourself. Today I hope you have the courage to start healing and know that you can start all over again and be a better version of yourself. Today have the courage to say this situation does not define me. Have the courage to write, speak, cry, scream and give all your troubles to God, He will not let you down and he will help you along the way. Today I chose courage to share this. Today I’m a stronger 💪 person, today I’m at peace with myself. Be kind to you. Know that you are not alone and we all struggle. The good thing is that we don’t need to stay there for ever. You don’t have to look back. If you have to look back I hope is for you to share a story and help someone else to heal.
Ps: our house is fixed and my family is doing well. Thank you to all of you that were there for me during this hard time when I needed you the most. You know who you are. Love you!

God Bless,

Janitza Rivera

Executive Business Coach, Speaker and Trainer

Author: Kkoaching Business And Leadership

As a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Speaker, I can offer you workshops, seminars, keynote speaking, and coaching, aiding your personal and professional growth through study and practical application of John’s proven leadership methods. Working together, I will move you and/or your team or organization in the desired direction to reach your goals. I am originally from Puerto Rico. I attended and graduated from Mary Baldwin College in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology/Social Work and minor in Spanish. In 2015 I completed a Business Executive Power Program at MGE – Management Experts Inc. in Clearwater, Florida. At the same time, I also attended and completed the  Leadership School at MGE. I am a Certified Medical and Community Interpreter. I am very delighted to be able to help the Hispanic community in my area with their needs. In 2016 I was part of the Leadership Team at the American Cancer Society, and in 2017 I volunteered in a dental clinic in Haiti. I have been in the dental field for over twenty years. Educating our patients is very important to me as well as training our team. I love educating myself about leadership. In 2016 and 2017, I was chosen as Miss Virginia Woman of Achievement. Contact Me. I am looking forward to assisting you on your journey to becoming a successful leader. Janitza Rivera View all posts by Kkoaching Business And Leadership