Meet Alba Washington

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Alba Washington. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Alba below.

Alba , thanks so much for taking the time to share your insights and lessons with us today. We’re particularly interested in hearing about how you became such a resilient person. Where do you get your resilience from?

Many times, we have to go through suffering and difficulties, stumbling block after stumbling block, and it is difficult for us to understand the reasons for such darkness. It is not until our dreams become reality that we find the answers to our questions: “How did this happen?” and “Why did I experience such hardships?”

The purpose of me telling this story is not to evoke readers’ compassion for me or to present my experiences as abuse. I don’t perceive it that way because I know that many people living in the countryside undergo similar trials. I want to inspire readers as fellow human beings. Some individuals have a comfortable life filled with material possessions and intellectual abilities. However, some fail to harness these gifts and end up unhappy, despite having everything. On the other hand, I was raised in challenging circumstances, surrounded by suffering, difficult days, learning disabilities, and numerous needs. Yet, my family has always remained united and content. As for me, I am genuinely happy.

My intention in writing this is to touch readers’ hearts and transform the minds of those who possess everything but lack dreams or the drive to pursue them. Many people struggle to overcome obstacles, no matter their size or difficulty. However, it is through these struggles that we learn and grow, gaining knowledge that leads us to explore new possibilities. We learn a great deal from each fall, and the more we stumble, the more we understand. Those who never fall fail to learn, and those who haven’t learned haven’t experienced setbacks. We must walk with our heads held high, maintaining a positive outlook and believing in ourselves, our skills, and our abilities.

Often, we may not be granted our desired aspirations or paths in life. We might mistakenly believe this to be the end, with no alternatives remaining. However, it is precisely at that moment that we must confront the negative forces within us and open our minds to explore new avenues. Frequently, these alternatives turn out to be even better, leading us toward success and the fulfillment of our dreams.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

Overcame learning disabilities
Escaped a dangerous life in Colombia

Established a woman owned business
Achieved American Citizenship
fulfilled my dream of a better life for my son
Supported my family economically
Wrote a Book with the real story of my life American Dream by Alba Washington Available in Amazon books

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Belief in God
Hard work, never quitting
Mine is the story of a young girl, aspiring to be inspiring to those in the dark, reminding them that one day the light will shine.

Alright so to wrap up, who deserves credit for helping you overcome challenges or build some of the essential skills you’ve needed?

My son, who lost his father at age two years old, has been the reason I worked so hard to come to America, looking for a better quality of life. Our safety and security was at highest risk, we were blessed to escape to secure our lives.

Contact Info:

• Website: Amazon book: https://a.co/d/fYzFCN American Dream by Alba Washington IBSN-13 979-832685245
• Other: alba12@att.net. Email

  Also book available in Spanish, or Kindle see: El Sueño Americano by Alba Washington

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