The Conflicted Perception

Sharon Schwartz

I was born in Dalton, Ga and raised in the small town of Chatsworth just a few miles from there. I am a childhood survivor of divorce and alcoholism. When I was in elementary school I loved Spelling, English and anything to do with words or grammar. I loved everything about being at that school. When divorce and a tornado ripped through my life and house I was left to myself shortly after. I turned to alcohol as an escape as most of the adults in my life were doing. I struggled with addiction throughout adolescence and into my young adulthood. At the age of 30 I finally surrendered it all to God. I have been almost 26 years sober and married that many in May. I have been blessed with a loving husband, three great kids along with their significant others and a feisty and fun granddaughter. I love my four fur babies too! I have always been an animal lover and can’t remember a time when I didn’t have one. I used to love to roller skate as a kid especially speed skating. I guess I have taken the love for that and turned it into running. I started running in 2015 and after discovering the many mental and physical benefits of it I have continued it off and on since. . I started out running 5ks, then 10ks, to half-marathons. I have placed in some of these races in my age group. Running has been an inspiration for me and has helped me breakthrough depression that I struggled with for years. I enjoy spending time with my family, playing board games and corn hole and just laughing with them. My relationship with Jesus, my family and trying to stay physically fit has kept me grounded in my life. I am so thankful for all of my blessings. Also, I can make a mean cupcake and have enjoyed making others happy while expressing their delight in my sweet treats. I really love to listen to all kinds of music, too. It has been a source of therapy to me as well. Even though I don’t have much of an education because I only have my GED and some college. I still think I have something to offer through my words and poetry. I have 2 published books one is a children’s book and the other one is my testimony. more…

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