Today I have the pleasure of speaking to Mrs. Tonia Lewis. Tonia says she is a "small-town country girl from Selma, Al, a mother of 5 who understands the struggles of overcoming obstacles by exercising my faith. I am motivated, resilient, and humbly grateful."
Tonia's life took a huge shift when her brother passed away. She was married for a really long time and dealt with domestic violence. Her brother's passing gave her the courage to walk away from the marriage and begin to do the work to face and heal her past. She shares with us the journey that allowed her to discover who she is and gain her voice. She is an author and business owner. Her story is powerful.
Tonia's Responses?
How was not healing your heart showing up in your personal life/business/relationships?
In my relationship, personal life, and business I was allowing the same type of toxic behavior characteristics from others to consume me mentally. Things I allowed I had the choice to mot allow
How has your life changed by dealing with the hurt and releasing it?
I’m more focused on my spiritual, mental, and personal well-being now. I’m focused on my self-care and not consume with how others feel about how I feel. I decided to take back my power and save me from me.
During our conversation, Tonia talks about:
3:37 I actually have a voice now
4:54 I felt like I was obligated to put everybody before me
8:51 I had to save me from me
29:41 God said, "Tonia when you were about to lose your mind, I was already there."
Here's how you can connect with Tonia:
Website: tlcustomstrategicsolutions.org
Facebook/Instagram: tonia.s.shelton
Products/Upcoming Events/Services:
Book: It's In You (Found on Amazon.com)
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Lynette M Bradshaw
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