Dear Reader, If you are looking for a happy story filled with tender moments and cheerful possibilities....sadly this is not the book for you. Clouded Decisions is based on a heart-wrenching true tale that will leave you looking in the mirror. We all have our dreams, and we never stop to question the clouds even when they provide obvious warning. Clouded Decisions is a beautifully written account of the molding of a truly inspiring woman. Courage is not pride, it's the loss of it. It's the sacrifice. It's getting up everyday and saying I will not let my circumstances define who I am and what I'm capable of. It's the difference, the disappointment, disadvantages and disapprovals that show us who we are and what's important. It's the big ah ha in the basement of rock bottom. It's the big, beautiful storm in a clouded decision that brings the rain to wash away everything that ever held you from who you are. This is that story, one that resonates with all of us.

Many of us have wondered how we would respond in the midst of a crisis. You hope that difficult times could bring out the best in you. Some become stronger, more resilient and more innovative under pressure. You hope that you will too. But you are afraid that crisis may bring out your anxiety, your fears and your weakest communication. No one knows when the crisis will pass and things will get better. That's out of your hands. But you can get better. All it takes is an understanding of how human beings function at their best, the willpower to make small changes in perception and behavior, and a vision of a future that is better than today. In the pages of this book, you will learn to create the conditions that allow your best self to show up and make a difference - for you and for others. The "Resilience Series" is the result of an intensive, collaborative effort of our authors in response to the 2020 coronavirus epidemic. Each volume offers expert advice for developing the practical, emotional and spiritual skills that you can master to become more resilient in a time of crisis.