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Eric J Ford's avatar

Bravo💪

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Gail K.'s avatar

Congratulations on getting your CDL!! I love to see women like us step into their courage and kill it!! You had me on my seat when you talked about parallel parking the bus. You go girl 👏🏽

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The Joi of Courage's avatar

Girl, you know I wouldn’t even be here on Substack without you—so thank YOU! That parallel parking moment had me sweating bullets 😅 but it’s proof we can do the scary stuff and come out stronger. Appreciate you cheering me on!

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Gail K.'s avatar

You’re very welcome ☺️

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Candace's avatar

This is outstanding! The writing and the achievement. Congratulations!

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The Joi of Courage's avatar

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me. Writing about it felt just as big a victory as earning the license—your encouragement keeps me going.

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Mary Wilmer's avatar

Wow! This is so inspiring! Congratulations on passing!!!

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The Joi of Courage's avatar

Thank you!! It was equal parts sweat, tears, and a whole lotta ‘do it scared’ 😅. Feels so good to be on the other side of it!

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Mary Wilmer's avatar

Yes, do it scared…but do it. Do the thing! 🥳🙌🔥

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April Ogden's avatar

Yes, and the fact that you drove in Atlanta as a part of your test. That alone is a winner!

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The Joi of Courage's avatar

That's an award I'll accept with great pride! Thank you April!

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April Ogden's avatar

Love this story! So inspiring.

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The Joi of Courage's avatar

Thank you so much! 💜 I wanted to share it because sometimes the scariest steps (like that CDL test!) become the biggest reminders that we can do things afraid and succeed.

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Amy's avatar

"feel the fear, and still move forward."

I love that quote and I loved your story! I was grinning the while time. It's really an inspiration hear this type of stories!

Congratulations on getting your CDL!!

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The Joi of Courage's avatar

That quote is one of my favorites too—it’s exactly what carried me through! I’m so glad my story made you smile. Thank you for celebrating this milestone with me—it means so much!

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Luna's avatar

Wow! Your storytelling skills had me at the edge of my seat hoping you’d pass the test. Congratulations on getting your CDL license! That’s quite a feat!

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The Joi of Courage's avatar

Thank you! That experience taught me the real meaning of ‘do it afraid.’ I’m so glad the story pulled you in.

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Tsiferah Regina McCollum's avatar

Amazing testimony. So proud of you!

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The Joi of Courage's avatar

Thanks Sis, you know that means the world to me coming from you.

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Lynn Clarke's avatar

That's such an amazing story of what is possible if we will be willing to do it afraid!

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The Joi of Courage's avatar

Thank you! ‘Doing it afraid’ has become one of my biggest teachers. The fear is still there—but so is the growth.

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