My Solo Chronicles

The Moment, You Choose You - With Coretta Ponder (Pt. 2)

April Strickland Episode 38

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What happens when life forces you to start over—and you finally decide to choose yourself?

In this second part of this 3-part series, I continue my conversation with Coretta, discussing the deeply personal journey from childhood trauma, her divorce, and what led her into a season of solo living, self-discovery, and faith.

Coretta shares how serving in the military shaped her, what it was like navigating loneliness after moving to Boston, and how that quiet season challenged her to confront who she was, what she believed, and what she truly wanted for her life. We explore the role her Christian faith played in helping her rebuild, and how it grounded her through some of the most uncertain moments of her journey. Her journey is a reminder that choosing yourself isn’t selfish—it’s the first step toward becoming who you were always meant to be. 

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