We connected with some of the most resilient folks in the community and one of the most insightful questions we had an opportunity to ask centered around whether there was ever a time they almost gave up. Highlighting some of the responses below.
Rachael Meir
Absolutely—in this very relationship. Transitioning from a 20-year heterosexual monogamous marriage into a triad relationship that included my first significant same-sex partnership was incredibly challenging. There were moments of doubt when I questioned everything: Is this worth it? Can we really make this work? The learning curve was steep, the emotions intense, and some days felt overwhelming. Read more>>
Juan Henriquez
Absolutely—more than once. Entrepreneurship isn’t just hard; it’s brutal at times. There are moments where you’re staring at numbers that don’t make sense, when the economy dips and clients pull back, and the thought of giving up sneaks into your mind. The only thing that kept me going was faith—faith in God, faith in my vision, and faith that perseverance always pays off. Read more>>
April Byrd
Sure! There are several. I can tell you so many stories when I could’ve given up. Pulled into Tulsa Mayfest fresh off a 30 hr drive, in 2018 with less than $20 to my name after getting my family a place to stay and provisions for the weekend. Read more>>
Adrienne Falcone Godsell
Was there ever a time I almost gave up? All the time—LOL! Anytime you tackle something new, it’s easy to think, “Maybe I’m not ready for this.” What keeps me moving is having clear goals and a picture of the end game. When you know where you’re headed, you can decide whether to push through or step back before investing more time, energy, or money. Read more>>
