increasingly discontented with the disparity between the effort I exerted and the financial rewards I received. Yearning for a change, I transitioned my career path to become a financial advisor, where I had the privilege of guiding numerous families toward financial independence. Finding true fulfillment as my professional guidance began to harmonize with tangible results, I happily retired from this field in 2018 after dedicating 16 years to serving countless families. As my husband's business continually thriving, we made the pivotal decision to relocate, anticipating positive outcomes for his enterprise. However, unforeseen challenges arose, prompting me to choose the path of staying at home to take care of our young child and aging parents. Tragically, the passing of my mother-in-law and my own parents added a layer of profound guilt to an already demanding situation. The last five years of their lives were marked by intense difficulty, and despite my sincere efforts, I couldn't shake the feeling that my caregiving fell short. I longed to have provided them with better care and to potentially extend their time with us. This desire triggered a quest for the meaning of life and avenues to improve our financial situation while my daughter was at school. My journey toward self-discovery and healing unfolded through prayer, meditation, and introspection, eventually leading to a transformative realization. I reached a point of forgiveness, extending compassion to both myself and those who had deeply hurt me. This pivotal shift redirected my focus toward personal development, and amid this exploration, the realm of real estate opportunities became apparent. Devoting my energy to learning from Keyspire and obtaining an Ontario Real Estate license, I strategically combined this newfound knowledge with my background in financial
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