#386. "Don't let the bastards get you down."

Age: 65

Relationship Status: married

Occupation: retired

Astrological Sign: scorpio

If you had an extra hour each day, what would you do with it?

Nothing.

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

My dad found out I was being bullied and said, “Don’t let the bastards get you down.” After that, I ignored them all.

When have you felt most accepted?

While working as a front-end supervisor at K-Mart, the people there were great.

When have you felt most supported?

At work.

Is there anything you are avoiding?

Life.

Have you ever confronted a fear? How did it go?

No.

What is one promise that you have kept to yourself?

Can’t think of any.

What is one promise that you have kept to someone else?

To my granddaughter, the day she was born: to always love and protect her… she is my heart.

How do you cope with stress?

Stay in my house.

What is a moment you are most proud of?

The day my daughter gave birth to my granddaughter.

What is something that you feel like you have to earn?

Respect.

What is something you feel like you are inherently worthy of?

My husband; he’s a great man.

When was the last time you changed your mind?

Every day.

Is there anything you wish you could take back?

The death of my parents.

What does being true to yourself mean?

I tell it like it is.

When do you feel in control?

When I’m home.

When do you feel out of control?

When I’m in a crowd.

Finish this sentence: It’s my life and…

I’m living it my way.

BONUS: Tell me something good.

I’ve been married 47 years, and we’ve been together for 50. We have 2 daughters, one gave us 2 beautiful grandkids, 13 and 6. We almost lost our other daughter in a car accident; thank God she woke from her coma after 10 days. She is living on her own, working, and paying her own bills. We were told she had brain damage, but she’s healthy and happy.