I have since had a changeover in my life – Bakwangira B Judith Chairperson Coalition Girls Empowerment

Participating in the EDs Retreat was one of the greatest gifts for me for 2019! I discovered that I had a lot of self-pity for myself given my previous vulnerable background. However, during the sharing sessions, I felt the power within me to change all the circumstances around me including to stop blaming my relatives who actually had played a big part in making the person I am today. I stopped blaming and justifying aspects of my life that I could discard, and instead chose to be happy. My smile is back which I had lost many years ago because I was scared of Judith (myself) but today, I can happily face her every day; I look at things differently and love myself more. It had been long since I last read the Bible because I thought God had kind of neglected me but, hey, now am on course to rekindling my relationship with Him, which is fulfilling.

I have since reduced my interactions on social media, which I had somewhat been addicted to. It’s a gradual process and difficult at that, but I am at it. I keep track of my daily activities especially my financial behaviours because that’s key in my growth plans for 2019. I am in touch with a few ladies and I am sure will keep the sisterhood, for I vowed to myself to be surrounded with positive sisters.

The book I bought from Babigumira Hope has given me a changeover in my life that I was craving for. In her book, Hope says, “I have to work hard and make a better life for myself, what excuse do I have? I have learned that there’s a process to achieving results despite having valid dreams. Success does not come automatically; it takes time. There are daily habits and practices that increase the chances of achieving any given goal.” I have to take one step at time but never to give up on myself.