Case

Introduction and background:

Jazzmon was very excited that she was having her baby!  She was living what most women would classify as a good life.  Husband, dog, house and a new baby on the way; and not to mention she was also getting out of the military to grow the business venture she and her husband started.  This was also going to provide her an opportunity to enjoy their newborn at home for the first year.  During this year of transition, Jazzmon’s whole world would come to a screeching halt when her husband reveals some devastating news.  Once dealing with the news, Jazzmon knew she had to win for not only herself, but her child and women around the world.

Professional and Personal Challenge

Valentine’s Day is a very special occasion for most.  For Valentine’s Day, she was always surprised by the flowers, candy, and new pairs of shoes. This special day is known as a day of love and romance. Togetherness, happiness, dinners and chocolates.  Well, not so much.  She was six months pregnant and getting out of the military to start a new life as a stay at home mother and wife.  Wait, not exactly.  Six months pregnant; getting out of the military to start a new life as a mother and the journey of a lifetime.  On that day, her husband revealed that he thought it would be best they separate.  They were having issues as any other married couple would have.  New baby anxiety, lifestyle changes, financial pressure, career changes..but none of it was enough for such devistating action.  There were no words that could explain the confusion, frustration, and disappointment she felt at that time.  Mentally, she was at war. What was next?  What was she going to do with a newborn all alone? What about a job, bills and all those things that are needed to survive for two?  After sobbing, she understood what had to be done, just was unsure how to go about making it all happen.  For every negative feeling that ran across her mind, she had to counteract it with encouraging, peaceful thoughts.  She kept herself surrounded with a support system of like minded women who had all been through this situation and now thriving beyond belief.  During this time, she found her inner strength.  She had to seek healing of those wounds.  She knew she had more to live for than herself; she had her unborn child and many women to come.  She understood that the challenges and trials of life are necessary to go through.  With this knowledge, and the support of those women who have triumphed; she made a brave decision.  She moved away from her husband and in to her own apartment.  After that separation, she knew she had to set the example of what a woman must do for herself and for her family.  With all the hope and love she had, she had to love herself first. She decided to finalize the divorce.  After the divorce, it was like a new path was embarked upon.  Doors and opportunities of all sorts started appearing. Wounds began to heal. For in her moments of weakness, she found strength.  From that moment on she knew that storms must be faced head on; because after the storm is when the sun appeared.  Tears of sorrow and despair are now tears of humility and joy. After being devastated-she won and has been determined to win ever since.  After the divorce, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Health Services Management and earned her Life Coaching Certificate.  She also went on to become gainfully employed at the Pentagon and even started her own business; while raising her new born.  Now, she shares her experiences with other women (and men) to encourage them that after war and wounds, there is winning.