Today Mecca called in to share her story of heartbreak and loss, raising her daughter to be an amazing person and young woman and evolving into a leader, warrior, support system for others and giving back to the community of Gold Star Families. Mecca shares how she lost her husband who was serving a tour of duty in Iraq. She tells us about how she had to tell her daughter, who would listen for the keys at the door for her father to return home was not going to be coming home. Mecca offers advice for other parents who have to go through this traumatic experiences also advice and her thoughts. Mecca talks about the heartbreak and the pain, the rebuilding and finding purpose in life. She talks about stop caring what other people think and overcoming their judgement. She talks about learning from every experience. She takes is through triggers and how important it is to learn our triggers because that awareness is the only way to become better. Mecca shares her mortars over time that helped her through difficult times and she encourages us to be open, be vigilant, and be grounded. Mecca has developed the practice of the YOMA Method a revolutionary practice combining Vinyasa style yoga, mixed martial arts, mindfulness, and meditation. https://www.yomamethod.com/ Also, check out Mecca’s books here: https://www.humblehaitianwarrior.com and her Website here: https://bit.ly/BlessedNotBrokenJourneytoHealing
