This was an incredible conversation with 18 year old Meeka Kruisman. She was so raw and vulnerable and quite honestly, so brave to share her story. She shared how she went from a world of pain because she did not feel that she belonged anywhere and that she never felt loved most of her life. In fact, life felt so unbearable that she considered suicide. She just felt that she would be better off if she didn’t live. At the age of 16 things finally began to change for Meeka. Through the help of a program called Impact, she had a major breakthrough and was able to see the goodness in herself and she began a journey of loving herself. She finally remembered who she was and that her true self was enough. She no longer felt the need to wear a mask to try and fit in the world. She now is on a mission to spread a message to help people to choose themselves. 


Takeaways:

It is more painful to keep wearing masks rather than being your true selves.

Parents will have a healthier impact if they heal themselves rather than fixate on their kids.

One important thing an individual can do for oneself is to choose you.

“Remember god said with a smile, I have sent you nothing but angels”


About Meeka:


Currently I am 18 years old. I just graduated high school 2 weeks ago. I am here to share my story. The story of the things I have been through and what I know now. I know who I am and I know why I am here. I have been a life coach for two beautiful adult women. I was a student body officer, I was a leader in school. That was a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. I recently moved out and I am living with some of my close friends. I will start at the University of Utah in August. I am getting my major in criminology and my PHD in psychology. My plan is to open child psychology clinics. I have been in and out of therapy for many years. I am bringing something new, instead of focusing on the past, we will focus on what they are choosing to create. I will share what I am doing so that the change ripples out. I have a passion and love for children and youth. I will also start a couple nonprofit organizations. I have always wanted to go on a humanitarian mission, but I never knew how. This will give many the opportunity to serve inside and outside of their community. We will go and clean up places all over, and just bring a little bit of light to the world. I am in love with life. 


I changed my life by my choices. Each and every moment I have a choice. I am so incredibly grateful that I know this as I start my life. I am excited to share with you who I am.


Connect with Meeka:


[email protected]


Facebook: @Meeka Kruisman


Insta: @meekakruisman


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