I Want to Be Free
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Its doesnt matter how many times you fall. What matters is how many times you are able to get up. We all have done and said things we regret. People are dying emotionally and spiritually because those who have conquered difficult times are too embarrassed and ashamed to share their challenges. Enough is enough. We can only hide behind fake smiles, success, relationships, and money for so long and eventually the hurt will come pouring out. In this book you will discover you have the ability to overcome and be victorious. Everything you have been through was preparing you for something great. You do not have to remain bound by your past or permit your current situations to dictate your life. Its time for you to be free.
Terlisa Gardley
About the Author Terlisa once masked her pain, bitterness, depression, unforgiveness, and suicidal thinking by indulging in promiscuity, and other destructive behavior. She battled against herself trying to find her own identity instead of being what others wanted. She felt like an outcast and misunderstood. It was her life lessons and tragedies that gave birth to triumphs and have transformed her heart, mind, attitude and relationship with others. She is now an influential motivator, inspirational speaker, and business owner. Her life’s charge is to not to stand back and watch others silently cry. She realizes the best person to convey a message of hope, is the person who has overcome hopeless situations. The author is a native of Chicago, Illinois. The CEO of The Single Experience Corporation. This company provides a forum for women to openly discuss sensitive matters of the heart. For many years Terlisa has worked in the field of education as an Advisor. She provides her wisdom to men, women and young adults who daily seek her for counsel. Ms. Gardley holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management and is a member of Toast Master International.
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I Want to Be Free - Terlisa Gardley
© 2011 by Terlisa Gardley. All rights reserved.
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First published by AuthorHouse 06/08/2011
ISBN: 978-1-4634-0661-5 (sc)
ISBN: 978-1-4634-2513-5 (ebk)
Library of Congress Control Number: 2011908632
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Dedication
I dedicate this book to my mother Alice Jimmerson who taught me the importance of praying and trusting God. You displayed loving kindness and the qualities of a virtuous woman. Mom I love you and even though you are not here with me, your presence is felt in my heart daily. I know one day we will reunite.
To my father Willie Gardley Jr my best friend and prayer partner. Daddy from a child you have always told me I would be great. When I thought I would fail, you said I would succeed. When I thought I wouldn’t make it, you said I can do all things. When my enemies came against me, you said nothing and no one could stop me. Thanks for all of your support.
My god mother Cora Houston who was filled with knowledge and shared it freely. I remember sitting at the dining room table listening to your teachings about life. You always inspired me to believe in myself no matter what and you would always say God has the final say so.
To all of those who are tired of the struggle and the pain. To those who know they are greater than their past afflictions and current circumstances. For those who are tired of people trying to sugar coat situations and not be real. For those who are ready to be free and don’t know how or to ashamed because of what people may say.
It’s time to read, be refreshed and restored. You are not alone and you deserve to be free. Even though you can’t see it or feel it you are greater than what you are going through and so much better than where you have been.
Contents
My Awaking Moment
The Reality Check
Changing Isn’t Easy
God Are You Listening to Me
Where I Am Now
Inspirational Quotes
Reference Page
My Awaking Moment
missing image fileMy Awaking Moment
I no longer have the desire to live in the image created by others. I want to be released from the shackles and strongholds of my past so I can walk into my wealthy place. Every time I get close to the breakthrough I experience an abundance of temptations and challenges that attempt to keep me from prevailing to the next level.
There is an old saying when you make one step of positive progress there is something that happens to push you two steps back, that’s not the attitude to have.
No matter what we face we have to maintain a positive attitude and not focus on the problem. When we focus on the problem it becomes magnified, but when we focus on the solution the solution manifests.
At this moment I am experiencing change like never before. My desire