#69: How do decisions from the past impact your life today? with Lisa
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Do you remember what it was like making decisions as a 17 year old?
In this episode, I am chatting with Lisa and she, like you, like me, was 17 once - living her life and making decisions - about love, work, health, and life. As a teenager it is difficult to understand how much those decisions we make as a teenager will impact our future. In this episode, Lisa shares with us her story of becoming pregnant in high school. She had to face shame, and judgment from others. Lisa made a very big decision as a teenager, deciding on open adoption for the daughter she birthed. Listen to this episode to hear Lisa’s story, and how her decisions as a teenager impact her life today.
Lisa’s Story:
● Born in Southern California to teenage parents who separated
● Raised by her grandparents
● Being extroverted and outgoing
● How Lisa met her husband in school
Going Deep:
● Becoming pregnant as a teenager in high school
● Dealing with shame and judgment
● Lisa’s decision for the future
● Going through open adoption
Learning:
● Reconnecting with her biological daughter
● Lisa’s husband passing away
● Relying on your community to help get you through hard times
● Framily - Friends who become Family
● Lisa doesn’t have regrets
● The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Daniel H. Pink
● Seek wise counsel and support
Final Questions:
● How do you stay connected to the people that you love? Always say I love you, Sunday night dinners
● What are you looking forward to? Summer and family time, the next chapter
Connect:
● Karla on IG @karla_osorno
● Coaching with Karla - free consult or jump in
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