What motivates you to keep moving forward?

For me, there isn’t just one answer. My faith, my family, my daughter Nova, and everything I have overcome throughout my life are some of my biggest motivations to keep moving forward.

There have been many moments in my life when things didn’t go according to plan. I’ve experienced heartbreak, loss, struggles with my mental health, difficult situations in the workplace, broken relationships, and moments when I questioned why certain things were happening to me. But through all of those experiences, I’ve learned that a difficult chapter doesn’t mean the story is over.

My faith in God reminds me that there is still a purpose for my life, even when I don’t understand the path I’m walking. My parents remind me what unconditional love and support look like. And being Nova’s birth mother motivates me to continue growing into someone she can always be proud of. She is one of the reasons the words “Keep Moving Forward” mean so much to me.

I’m not perfect. I still have bad days, make mistakes, become overwhelmed, and sometimes have to pick myself back up. But resilience isn’t about never falling down—it’s about finding a reason to get back up again.

So now I want to hear from you: What motivates YOU to keep moving forward when life gets difficult?