I grew up in a family of four girls. I was the last born, a feisty girl, full of life and confidence, and a mind of my own. My older sisters were more introverted, and easier for my mother to manage. As a result, I faced a lot of criticism and was often compared to my sisters.

With time, I took on the more ‘acceptable’ persona – trying to become like my sisters to fit in. My personality began to change. In a subtle way, my light was dimming and I began to lose my identity.

Getting into high school, was a rather rocky journey for me. I was a bright student throughout my primary school years, and therefore I naturally expected to get admitted into a national high school or at least a provincial boarding school of repute. That didn’t happen. I was selected to join a day public school.

I was unable to process the disappointment and stayed home for a while as my parents tried to get me admitted into what would have been an acceptable choice. Every effort they made failed, and so I reluctantly joined the available private day school in the third term of the first year.

I later moved to another private boarding school for one year, and eventually completed my secondary school education at Kisumu Girls High School.

Unfortunately, my public speaking ability and academic performance suffered greatly during the transitional period in high school.

The light within a young person may have been dimmed by something that happened in their earlier years, in the school environment, or a disappointment they are unable process.

Power Your Vision for Teens & Young Adults is a coaching guide to equip a young person to process and overcome their negative experiences, and amplify their God-given Identity.

To get a copy and save that Destiny, visit;

• Keswick Books and Gifts Ltd
• Text Book Centre
• Ufungamano Christian Books & Gifts
• Nuria The Honest Store
• Scripture Union Christian Book Centre
• FOCUS Kenya bookshop

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