Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Pure Romance Changed My Life
In June 2007 my life seemed like a disaster. I had recently lost a really great job with corporate America and found myself going through my 2nd pregnancy enslaved to retail hours. On top of having a difficult pregnancy I was also experiencing some pretty serious marital issues. One afternoon I was browsing through a scrap booking website and saw a post from a fellow scrap booker who happened to be a Pure Romance consultant. I checked out the website and even though I had never been to a party or even used any of these products I took a crazy leap of faith and bought a kit.
To be honest, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing at the time, but it sounded like a fun way for me to make some extra money. I certainly didn't have a lot of support either. My husband laughed at the idea of me "selling dildos" and I'm pretty sure that most other people felt the same way. My mother in law didn't approve and even threatened to contact DHR and take my kids away. Despite all the opposition I still managed to get a few parties booked. It only took me doing 3 parties & making more money in one night than I did at my job all week, to walk in and QUIT! Not long after that, our son was born prematurely via emergency c section, which led to my husband and I reconciling. We knew that if our marriage was going to work that we needed to change our lifestyle and get in church. When it came time for us to join the church I was really nervous about how people would react to my new business. I was surprised at how receptive our new pastor was to the idea of Pure Romance. He gave me his blessings and even asked me for a catalog. We live in the heart of the Bible Belt where talking about sex is taboo, but he was very supportive.
Three years after I originally purchased that kit, our then 2.5yr old son was diagnosed with autism. Going through his diagnosis was an emotionally draining experience which required me to take some time off from work. Had I not had Pure Romance there is no way I could have made it through and still had a job. Beckett has therapy 3 times a week and appointments out of town with specialists. I counted a grand total of 10 appointments that we had to go to this month. It has been such a blessing to be able to take him without even thinking twice. No bosses or schedules to work around is amazing !! Having an autistic child has also required us to make more lifestyle changes. Special Diets, supplements, and therapies that insurance won't cover can be very expensive.. With Pure Romance I know that the sky is the limit and I have the potential to make as much money as I want, however the freedom and flexibility it has given me is worth more than any amount of money! I am also happy to say that my marriage is stronger than ever and I have Pure Romance to thank!!
If you think that Pure Romance might fit into your lifestyle let me know! I'd be glad to help you on your new adventure! BrookeRash@pureromance.com
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Very inspiring! You do a wonderful job :-)
ReplyDeleteBrooke, you are amazing!
ReplyDeleteBrooke, that was amazing!! I hope you sent that in to the Inspire as well! And Congratulations on all of your accomplishments with PR in 2010!!
ReplyDeleteHi Brooke! My name is Sarah and I'm actually writing for a couple reasons. About 3 or 4 weeks ago I went to a PR party that my best friend hosted. I actually didn't want to go...but it was my best friend having the party, so how could I say no?? Well...for someone that didn't want to go, I walked away with $186 worth of stuff. It wasn't that I had anything against PR, I just hated any kind of direct sell party...CLEARLY I had been going to the wrong party's. So I mentioned to the consultant that I was interested in becoming a consultant and she was talking about how the company just gave out some rewards to a few of the consultants...one of which had a child with autism. That was all it took to push me over the edge into, should I do it or shouldn't it. So three days later I signed up. I study and research every single night and in doing so, I came across the video of Chris giving out special gifts to a few consultants...and I believe you were one of them.
ReplyDeleteI know, I know...you're probably wondering where I am going with this. I was touched...because my "step daughter" (I say that because I am not married to my boyfriend but I live with him) is autistic. We have her full time accept every other weekend. She's adorable...but it's also very difficult. I don't know many people personally that have Autistic children...so I try to make connections anytime I do.
Anyway...that was why I was writing...
Have a great day, Brooke!!
Sarah