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The pain and adversity in my life are how I discovered my inner warrior. It showed me how strong the human spirit is. How strong I am. Life doesn’t always go the way you planned. Maybe yours has, mine hasn’t. I’m not sure if I’m too stubborn to give in or blessed with tenacity to keep trying. I love trying new things but truth is, I’m afraid of trying new things sometimes. I guess that’s where courage has to win in the epic battle of the mind. To force yourself to get up and move forward when you don’t want to. This is my life. I feel like I’ve been training for this my whole life: I’m a triathlete, a cowgirl, a widow, and a single working mom. You get up and carry on, despite your feelings, no matter how much it sucks. The raw grit and sincere compassion I have learned through the obstacles and hardships of my life reflect the power of the human spirit, faith, and boundless love. I’m Maria Dopp. I’m a mom, a writer, and a warrior. I’m God’s Little Lion. I’m a feisty female that has a passion for life and love of stories.
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Writer
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Genres: Adult / Children's Fiction
Who doesn’t love a good triumph or right of passage story? I love to write them! My stories are filled with resourceful, witty characters full of grit. MomBeing a mom is the toughest job in the world. It's also the most rewarding job in the world! I strive to be the best version-of-myself and try new things to set the best example I can for my girls. I want to teach them to be brave, be themselves and never give up.
WarriorThere are a lot of things that test you in life. I’ve seen my limits, exceeded them, and refused to submit to them. I’ve made mistakes, I’ve experienced some tough knocks and felt incredible darkness. I’ve learned the farther you fall, the higher you bounce. I’ve learned even when I’m badly bruised and broken, I can gather my strength like a tattered shawl and walk with my head held high because I am a child of God. I have learned how to choose joy even under tough circumstances.
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