There are days we love remembering wonderful moments that have passed. But there are other times the past invades our lives, affecting how we live and react today. We find our grit and grace when discovering how to determine our future while learning powerful lessons from our past. In this episode Darlene takes a little time to talk to Julie about a past that could have determined the course of Julie’s life but did not. You may have come to relate to our outspoken, bubbly and transparent co-host, but what you may not know is some of the hardship she's had to overcome. Listen in and see if you can't learn to leave some of your past behind you, too. Viewing in an app? Full show notes here. Julie encouraged you to go back and make sure you listen to our recent episode on optimism; The Benefits of Optimism in the Grit and Grace Life – 025. We would also suggest you go listen to the next part of her story in Julie Graham’s Untold Story of Heartbreak, Healing and Hope – 101.   Articles We Mentioned or Know You'll Love Overcoming Shame in the Grit and Grace Life If you were a victim of child abuse or neglect like me, you very likely have experienced or do experience some level of shame. In my case, it plagued me for many years, yet I had no idea what Read more When You’re Desperate to Know the Reason for Your Pain Friends. I write this with a very heavy heart. Pain. Confusion. Rejection. I want to talk about all of that today. I am not here to make light of any situation. I am not here to try to bring Read more There Is Hope and Healing for the Fatherless I was about 11 years old when I realized my dad didn’t love me. I remember praying and telling God, “You need to be my Father. You need to be my dad. If I don’t have a dad, I’m Read more This Is a Window Into My Widowhood I remember getting the call. “Paul has had an accident and it’s not good. We need to get over there.” It was his dad delivering the news, and we needed to travel an hour and a half to learn Read more Is Your Anger Holding You Hostage? Freedom Can Be Found The assault stole more than my innocence: it also taught me how to withhold forgiveness. As time marched on, that single event began to chisel away at my soul, leaving