Intuitive Business Consultant and Growth Strategist Maria Fontana

As I begin this article I am grinning, I know this is a delicate subject for many women. In society many would say I am a divorced, mother of two, aka single mom and have a lot on my plate.  And, yes these few facts are basically true but there is more to the story, (as always) that meets the eye. My "X" is the best thing that ever happened to me! Yes, I said it, and I am sure this sounds crazy, but it is all true. Let me explain, in the reality of stress, dealing with infedelity, dishonesty and dissappointments and ultimately divorce a woman can become hardened, sad and hate. Well, hate I did, for quite a while, until the hate began to burn a toxic hole in my gut. I realized I had to see the lesson that was happening to me. I was always a people pleaser, the "good girl" for everyone, family, friends, strangers. Your needs were my command, I was the perfect wife, daughter, friend. But, at the price of being my worst enemy. When the needs of other's came first,...

My story? Do you really want to know it? Do I really want to share it? What will you think of me? Will you judge me? Perhaps you may, but that is none of my business. My story is long and complicated, from childhood to adulthood I repeated the same lessons until I got it. A tale for my book at a later date,  trust me it is interesting, to say the least. My story came from my soul, it is my personal truth, the very thing that created the healer I am today. When I share my story, people feel safe, supported & heard. It is a simple gift that story telling opens up your heart and shows others you survived, you healed, you did it and so can they. Being in your power allows your truth to shine brightly, your truth may be exactly what needs to come out for you and other's. I chose to share my vulnerability as a vehicle to demonstrate strength and authenticity in my life.  My pattern had been taught to me from childhood, to hide and act like none of "it" was true, don...