Unapologetically Resilient

Book excerpt: How do we reconcile our past trauma and challenges to lead a healthy, full life? In Unapologetically Resilient, New Jersey native Laurine LeBlanc takes us on a rollercoaster that she has personally navigated herself: childhood sexual abuse and bullying to high school graduate and college hopeful; to pregnancy in college than having to drop out, finding love, then divorce and single motherhood; from government assistance to college graduate. Born to a Haitian immigrant mother who barely spoke English, one might say LeBlanc had the odds stacked against her. Unlearning old habits, facing the realities of why she continued to face similar challenges haunted her. It wasn't until she understood how her childhood experiences affected her daily behaviors, did she learn how to overcome - again and again. These pages will give you insight into balancing self-love, self-care, healthy relationships with a valuable and intimate relationship with God. LeBlanc, a licensed therapist and mother of three, shows us how she went from existing to thriving - determined to recover stronger. Always crediting God as her muse, LeBlanc's story will inspire you to not look at your story with shame but to grow and learn. Unapologetically Resilient will remind you that your past is not your future and to live every day with intention.