Show Your Strength by Karla Perera

You Are Stronger Than You Think!

karlaperera98 — 2025-10-13 14:39:49 UTC

Share Your Strength Stories

Create a post describing a time or moment in your life when you surprised yourself with your own strength.
Be authentic - share what feels comfortable and meaningful to you
Support others - read your classmates’ posts and leave encouraging, thoughtful comments (optional but highly encouraged)
Reflect - consider how sharing and reading about each other's strength experiences connects to person-centered therapy principles

Remember: This is a safe space for sharing personal experiences. Be respectful and supportive in all interactions.

Class Chaos

karlaperera98 — 2025-10-30 00:26:02 UTC

when I was able to successfully complete and pass 6 classes at once!

(Retired Passenger Princess)

2025-10-30 00:26:39 UTC

I finally took the initiative and accountability to learn how to drive at the ripe age of 27 LOL and I passed my drivers license test and am now a licensed driver!

Resilience

2025-10-30 00:27:24 UTC

I still can't believe that I had f****ng appendix cancer (rare) and went through a prophylactic treatment of chemo a few years ago.

When I saved my partner's life

jazminewilliams1_1 — 2025-10-30 00:27:50 UTC

Never have I ever been put in that kind of emergency situation like this and I did it all on my own. He was then hospitalized and in a coma for a month. I took care of him at home, alone after.

Big Ups My Boy: The HomeTown Comeback

2025-10-30 00:28:09 UTC

Motivational speaking in front of 800 kids after a phone conversation with my teacher from 6th grade. I spoke and it resonated so deeply with the kids they came up for autographs after. And they asked questions and shared challenges that were very vulnerable. It was beautiful moment to comeback to my hometown to make an impact in my first ever huge motivational speech. Then they asked me to come back (paid), mouth dropped with excitment.

Mind is Powerful

2025-10-30 00:28:58 UTC

There was this time where I was running and I had to complete five miles but after the 3rd mile I was starting to feel bad. During my fourth, I wanted to give up but I was able to do it and I reached my five miles. My mind was powerful and it reminded me that I am capable of doing anything and to not give up.

Adulting

2025-10-30 00:29:25 UTC

When my dad passed I was 18 and my grandparents were heartbroken and needed help with paperwork and all the organization of that and I was able to do that for them and for my dad.

The Birth of My Son

2025-10-30 00:29:44 UTC

I felt incredibly strong when I put my emotions and feelings regarding c-sections aside and decided to proceed with one, knowing that had I attempted a natural delivery, neither my son nor I would be here today.

You Got To Do What You Got To Do

2025-10-30 00:30:16 UTC

I am currently surprised with my own strength. I feel like I am juggling a lot at the moment and feel proud of myself for being able to keep up. I am a full time mom to a baby, I am also working part time, I am in my third trimester of pregnancy, I am keeping up with all my schoolwork, and I am also trying hard to keep up and maintain a clean home.

Moving my family to a new city

2025-10-30 00:30:21 UTC

I drove my 4 children from Ohio to Miami, got us settled into a new city while working a new job, while my husband commuted on the weekends. It was hard, but we got through it!

Mom-To-Be

2025-10-30 00:30:24 UTC

I graduated undergrad under 2 months post postpartum - im now in grad school with a 18 month old, pray for me lol

resilience

robingoldstein — 2025-10-30 00:31:17 UTC

Living in NY during and after 9/11. Was a 1/2 mile away fro WTC.

Civilian Life after Military Life

2025-10-30 00:31:33 UTC

Adjusting to civilian life after serving in the military for several years is a challenge that many military members face. I encountered numerous difficulties, but I managed to overcome them.

Never too late

2025-10-30 00:32:10 UTC

I started this program at the ripe age of 50 after having 3 kids and many careers. I finally realized it's never too late to make a change and follow your dreams. Life is short and you need to make the most of it!

Resilient

2025-10-30 00:42:14 UTC

Calmly spending the last three consecutive weekends at a hospital since my son had multiple surgeries; however, still showing up for class, job searching, volunteering for charity events with a positive disposition.