Life is made of choices. We have all heard this statement at one time or another during our journey of life. This is not just a saying to me it is a way of life. I learned at a very young age that our choices determine the success that we achieve in our lives. You can not live in a state of blame in the present for the lifestyle you survived as a child. You have the opportunity to choose to see the experiences as lessons that will carry you to your desired life.

I have used these unfortunate circumstances I lived as a child and turned them into a way to encourage others to live a life of confidence and strength. Many children are faced with the same circumstances as I did and they are not sure about who they are. My passion lies in guiding these children to heal from the inside out resulting in a strong, confident, empowered person that will change the world.

My childhood was peppered with abuse of all kinds. I survived countless nights of watching my mom physically abused, kidnappings, homelessness and drug abuse as far back as I can remember. These experiences have given me the intuitive to move towards success by living limitlessly. I refuse to repeat the cycle..

As a young child I remember watching the adults in my life and knowing their unstable behavior was one to be questioned. I would spend my nights tucked in a corner of our closet covered with anything I could find to avoid a kidnapping that I knew was coming. This never worked because my dad always found me and kidnapped me after he completed his battering of my mom until she couldn't fight back anymore. Although I was only a second grade child I vividly remember thinking how can a person keep enduring the abuse my mom chose to endure. Every night my mom and dad would go to the bar, they were both alcoholics and I suppose it didn't help that we lived behind a bar, then they would come home and the fight would be on. It always led to the kidnapping of me and sleeping in a car so my mom and the police were unable to find us. At that time I realized the repetition in the choices that led to that same situation each night.

Eventually my mom did get the courage to leave my dad. But she continued the same cycle of abuse. She entertained many relationships that resulted in physical beatings in the front yard. As a young child I remember shoving my mom in ditches to prevent her from being run over by the abusive men in her life. This continued my entire childhood. Not only was I fighting the abusive lifestyle my mom chose but watched all the adults in my life abuse every kind of drug you can imagine. Looking back I remember seeing them as so dependent on this drug. It gave me a reason to keep as far away from drugs as possible. So I am thankful to those that showed me the real results using drugs has on your life.

As a teen I was lacking the attention that so many teens need. I quickly learned the repercussions of choices I was making. It was quite the reality check when I became a mother at the age of 17. I remember the day that I found out that I was having a baby girl. It was that moment that I made the commitment to myself and my daughter that we would not be a statistic. I worked hard and I am still working hard to make sure that is my truth.

I do not place blame on anyone in my childhood. I look back on it and know I am a stronger person. I have learned to make my choices for me and disregard the lifestyle I lived as a child. I have learned to treat my self with respect and honor and therefore influence and encourage the people in my life to do the same for themselves.

 Making the choice to take life on in the drivers seat is up to you. It is easy to watch the world pass by while you are being a victim. Being a victim is the easy way out, removing that victim personality out of your life will give you the opportunity to see life from a whole new perspective. Each choice you make has an astounding effect of where you are and where you are going in this wonderful journey of life. I have made the choice to work hard and life a fantastic life full of opportunity. I am now the proud mother of four amazing daughters that defy all odds of a teen mother statistic. I am also living my dreams as an author, Empowerment coach and Motivational speaker.

No matter where you have been it is where you are going that really matters. Take the time today and everyday to live limitless. Your life, your choices ~ your utopia.

Robin Marvel wants everyone to live an inspired life and embrace who they truly are.  With her two book "Awakening Consciousness A Girl's Guide!" and "Awakening Consciousness A Boy's Guide!" she is awakeing consciousness worldwide.

Bio: Robin Marvel, author of "Awakening Consciousness A Girl's Guide!" and "Awakening Consciousness A Boy's Guide!" The only workbooks designed to effectively encourage self esteem and confidence in children on a path of self awareness.

 Robin's company Marvelous EmPOWERment is a organization that encourages and enhances a life of positivity and empowerment through hands on, motivating workshops.  Robin offers group and individual sessions to kick start your empowerment!!

Robin is also the founder of Awakening Conscious Children, the nation's most powerful event to teach children & their grown ups the value of a healthy mind, body and spirit. 
As creator of Marvelous EmPOWERment, Awakening Consciousness books, empowerment workshops for kids & their grown ups, Robin is the nations leading expert on topics of youth empowerment, conscious development and self esteem building. Robinmarvel@marvelousempowerment.com