About My Wellness Truth's Creator
About ME
In August 2016, I personally experienced, “You’ll Never Be the Same” after a major health event (Brain Tumor Surgery – Craniotomy) that forever changed my life. Yes, I received this unthinkable news back in late July 2016. You have a brain tumor that’s benign, cancer-free – Yes, that was the one of the blessings. The healing journey has been long but progressive.
My name is Rhonda Cowan, my family calls me “Rhon”. I’m a 58-years young, single Christian woman, living a blessed life in Concord, North Carolina. I was born and lived most of my life in Los Angeles/Inglewood, California. Going from married to divorced to being a single mom, to now 2 young adult men “My Boys” Chaz and Karrington who I raised in Southern California. In March 2015, I relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina. “My Boys” have been right here walking in FAITH with me on this healing journey giving me all of their love and support.
Post brain surgery, I was told my recovery would be 8-12 weeks. However, that was not the case. I went back to work unable to perform in a career and industry that I had been successful in for almost 30 years. My whole world was upside down. I was previously excelling in my career and at the top of my game. Analytical with a financial/mathematical mindset and very focused. Well, ya'll I could not even do simple multiplication. My current job loved me so they just laid me off, but I didn’t stop there. I got a new job but could not perform up to the job standards and finally let go. So, GOD and I had a little chat. "TRUST ME", he said. My faith that I thought was unshakeable, was now questionable. I had to LET GO and LET GOD. The decision I had to make was a little earlier than expected at 54 years young at heart. Now, battling pre-surgery brain tumor symptoms that came back and new post-surgery symptoms that I did not even have before. “Unbelievable” as my DAD would say!
Taking control of my healing journey to obtain more self-care and wellness knowledge, I completed a 12 month cannabis and health coach certification. During those 12 months, I decided to tell my story, experiences, and love for the health and wellness industry through sharing with others the information I was learning. This was not my original intention. Seven months into the program my intentions changed and the Transform B.Y. Trauma seed was planted in my heart. My calling to a NEW SEASON with a REDEFINED PURPOSE and a NEW ASSIGNMENT.
To share and tell my Transform B.Y. Trauma story, I began writing about my health and wellness journey experiences through what I entitled “MY WELLNESS TRUTH, Honesty -Reality – Sincerity". As I began to write and remember about my health and wellness experiences, I would talk to myself often and create affirmations, in order to express how I was feeling. I decided it would be nice to showcase my affirmations with the world.
The My Wellness Truth Brand was created. My Wellness Truth is a community that will provide a safe space to express honesty, reality and sincerity of your health and wellness journey experiences in words/sayings that describe your struggles, courage, and inspiration to thrive in your Wellness Truth.
The most important lessons I’ve learned regarding wellness and self-care is define as follows:
"Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth. "...a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." -Unknown
"Self-care – The act of taking care of one self. Self-care as we know it today has become a valuable strategy for easing symptoms of anxiety and stress. If you take care of yourself first, this empowers you to help others and to make a difference." - Unknown
You're powerful “Trauma creates change you don’t choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose”—Michelle Rosenthall
My Wellness Truth – Honesty Reality & Sincerity
Rhonda Cowan