What’s a moment that made you realize you were stronger than you thought? – Asks the daily prompt.

I’m not sure if it’s good that I have a selection of moments to choose from or not. I guess it’s all part of what makes up life. Moments of great loss stand out to me. There were several of them between the ages of 9 and 29. Those were tough and made me stronger.

I never knew the strength needed to be a father till I was one.

I didn’t know I could stand up for myself on the job till I was faced with many situations that were turning points for me and my career.

Fighting a couple bouts with cancers were more tests. I’m not sure whether you just fight or if I was stronger than I thought. Probably a little of both.

I stopped drinking for decades and only dabble infrequently now. Not bad for a serious alcoholic in my youth.

But I guess the moment that popped to mind was each day. Fighting off moments of depression and great sadness. Some days it’s okay and easy to get past. Other days I shed tears and have to work and fight to get through emotions or the funk I get myself into.

At one point or many, each day the battle ensues. And each day I win because I’m still here.