Surviving the Storm: How Adversity Empowered Her Journey
By: Eileen Bild
Life throws challenges at us that we could never anticipate, testing our limits and pushing us to the brink of our existence. Amy Olmedo has an incredible strength, fortitude, endurance, and faith story. She faced more than her fair share of hardships, each one feeling insurmountable at the time, yet in the end, they all became the foundation of her story that needed to be told. From a horrendous divorce to car accidents that should have taken her life, to a respiratory illness that tried its best to break her, Amy has learned that it’s not about what life throws at us, but how we choose to endure. She has found her true purpose through it all: helping others, empowering humanity, and sharing her inner strength to rise above.
In her new book, “White Heron, A Creation Story,” Amy gives a whirlwind account of her trials and tribulations, which ultimately gave her insights into the meaning of life and carved a path for her to become a bright light for others. She had always dreamed of living happily ever after until her dreams were crushed and her life began to fall apart. She found no alternative but to seek a divorce to save herself and her children.
Divorce is never easy. But when it is filled with a profound loss of trust, betrayal, and heartache, it becomes a journey that cuts deeper than any physical wound. Her divorce was not just the end of a relationship but the end of a life she thought she would have forever. The emotional toll was immense, leaving Amy questioning her worth, decisions, and future. It felt like a never-ending storm of confusion and grief.
Amy had to reconcile within herself past relationships with both males and females. She asked herself, “How am I participating and creating repeated abusive relationships?” Her answer was to slowly whittle away friends whose core values did not align with hers. Eventually, they faded away, leaving room for new and better-aligned people to come into her life. With this smaller group of friends, Amy discovered stronger, more empowering relationships that uplift and inspire.
She also met a new man who was the first to love her for who she is. Men used her energies and did not want to share her with others. Now, Amy has an amazing relationship that nourishes her, and together, they are building a legacy that will help others find themselves, perhaps true love, and a newfound zest for life.
But within her dark chapter, Amy found resilience she didn’t know existed. The pain was real, but it didn’t define her. Instead, Amy chose to redefine herself, reclaiming her sense of self-worth, her purpose, and her most valued asset, her strength. It wasn’t easy, and it took time, but she found healing through introspection, alternative therapy, and leaning on the support of friends and loved ones. Part of her healing was spent in solitude in nature, hiking for hours by the river, collecting fossils. During these times, Amy thought to herself, “This is who I am”, and saw in her mind’s eye who she wanted to become.
Another aspect of self-reflection showed up as she shifted her thoughts from “what is wrong with me” to “what is right with me.” Amy felt youthful, childlike, and curious as soon as she shifted. She remembered the little girl inside and fell in love with her!
Amy realized that even in the most difficult times, she could choose how she responded to the devastation and claim the power to rebuild.
If you’ve ever had a moment where you thought your life was going to end, you know what it’s like to stare death in the face. Over the years, Amy has been in several car accidents, each one leaving her wondering how she has survived, each being more horrific than the last. There were moments when she should have died. The force of impact, the twisting of metal, and the sound of shattering glass could have been the end of her story.
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