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Started From The Bottom And Now I’m Here!

Submitted by: April novotak

Naples, FL

I am a beautiful young woman that turned my life full of negativity, chaos, guilt and shame into a world of endless possibilities.

I had made some bad choices early on in life and surrounded myself with the wrong people, adopting their lifestyle. I became addicted to pain pills when I was 15 and started selling drugs. From then on it was constant chaos. In 2011 I was arrested for trafficking drugs and was put on probation and house arrest. I had no desire to change my life or do better so I continued to use and sell drugs and dig myself a deep hole of misery. Every aspect of my life was suffering.

Then in July 2015 I had been arrested during my house arrest and I knew that I would be sitting in jail for awhile awaiting my fate, which was looking like 15 years in prison. I asked my mother to send me The Secret, a book she let me read years ago, but one that I had never practiced. Instead of sending me The Secret though, she sent me The Magic.

After a few months in jail I surrendered and decided that whether I go to prison or I get out, I want change. I wanted a new life. Long story short, I was offered a deal of 2 more years on a strict probation and I would be done. Not only that, but they would dismiss my charges and I would get a second chance at a future with no criminal record. Today, I am off probation with my charges dismissed. I have had the same job for 2 years and am depended on, which never was possible before. I longed for financial freedom and to live comfortable.

I opened my own business this year and still have my job. I owed the IRS over $26,000 and was told there was no way out for my debt but now I have a payment plan. My car is in my name and I own it. I rent a house next to the beach, pay all of my bills on time, have amazing friends and I am getting into the best physical shape of my life. Also I am proud of who I have become. Before, I never had a single thing in my name and I never had 2 cents to rub together. I am still in debt and have only had one client since I opened my business, but I am a work in progress. I watch The Secret about once a week to get myself refocused so I can achieve the goals I have. My life will continue to grow and become greater through practicing The Secret. Just be careful what you wish for; make sure it is what you truly want!! I wanted a better life, to be happy and proud of myself and I am thankful every day for this. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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