Was there ever a time you almost gave up?

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.

King Thunda The Wolf

In 2007-2008 I let my cousin borrow a forearm to protect himself as he went out with friends to a bar. He did not return it. A week or two later he was dealing with some very hard times and took his own life with it which left me very emotionally scared for a very long time. Read more>>

Jessica East

So many times! Life is hard enough as it is, let alone trying to raise children and build a business by yourself. In the early years, there were plenty of times I wanted to throw in the towel and give up…but I didn’t. I found other flexible and creative ways to bolster my billables while building a regular client roster. Read more>>

G. Blanco

Honestly, there’ve been a lot of times I almost gave up. As an artist, it’s not easy especially when nothing seems to be moving, you’re putting in the work, but you feel like nobody’s really hearing you. Read more>>

Tasonda Black

Yes when my son was diagnosed with autism. I didn’t understand why him and and didn’t know if I would be able to raise a disabled child with little education about his needs, not being able to work and afford his needs scared me. Read more>>