Check back here and follow my journey to my Independence and all I have to tell you, coming clean on my journey and what steps I am taking to gain back my independence taken from me years ago!

  • My Independence Journey
    A New Beginning on the 4th of July There’s something symbolic about starting a new chapter on Independence Day. This year, the 4th of July marks the beginning of my personal independence journey—a path toward achieving physical, mental, and emotional freedom. As an Army Veteran, college and grad school graduate, and more- I worked to…
  • The road to Independence, so late in life!
    As someone who tried to do everything right, follow the rules, and did everything she was asked to do, at the age of 51 I Pamela Schmidlin am committing to making the road to INDEPENDENCE happen in 2024! Without any real help from an outside job or anything I was able to finance the next…
  • Journey into October: A Season of Renewal and Festive Preparations
    Welcome to October Welcome to October, the month when nature gracefully transitions from the warmth of autumn to the cozy embrace of winter. This is a time to witness the vibrant colors of the changing leaves, symbols of renewal and positive change. October invites us to immerse ourselves in its beauty and the many pleasures…