Victoria VanAntwerp was born and raised in Minnesota, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin River Falls, and a survivor. In today’s episode, Victoria shares her story in the hopes of being able to provide hope and encouragement to others. Victoria bravely and vulnerably shares her experience with mental illness, her experiences while in college, and the hardships, trials and many disappointments she encountered along the way.

While sharing her story, Victoria has been able to reflect back and see just how far she’s come, and how much she’s endured. She’s learned that she can persevere through whatever comes her way, and that knowing is an incredible gift.

As Victoria shares, “through trials and tribulations we will triumph! Sail on my friends and never lose hope.. Remember there is no light without darkness. No joy without pain and no strength without weakness.

“Life is hard and there will be disappointments, but it is about learning from each setback and getting back up stronger than before. Never give up my friends and keep persevering because you never know what is around that corner if you keep just giving it one more try. One more try is what may be what stands between you and that job, career, degree, relationship, or whatever goal or dream you are striving after. Give it one more try because joy is right around the corner waiting for you.”

— Victoria VanAntwerp

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bZHrtjAzbksbLWNaak1NM

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-of-inspiring-joy/id1510488632

To connect with Victoria visit her on Instagram @Vicki.4894

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*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Stories of Inspiring Joy.