If I were an animal, I would be a chameleon—expert at blending in and transforming to fit the environment. So writing a bio about me is quite challenging, as I am just now beginning to ask the questions to discover my authentic self and who I really am. This is why I am here in MKE.
I currently live near Philadelphia where I was born and raised, but I also lived in Rhode Island and Florida. I love being outside in nature, where I feel closest to God. I also love to travel, dance, belly laugh to stand up comedy, and curl up to a great novel.
I have three daughters who have been my sense of purpose and source of joy for 22 years. Now that they are in college and beginning their own lives, I am ready to start my next chapter, focusing on discovering my dharma.
I loved living in Florida, where my daughters were born, and never intended to leave, but a nasty divorce and custody battle made it necessary to return to PA where I had family support. Ever since then I have been in survival mode, focusing on my daughters and doing whatever it took to protect them and give them a sense of normalcy which they deserved. They are amazing young women, and being their mom will always be my crowning achievement.
Now it’s my time, and I am ready to do the work and put self-doubt on the shelf once and for all.
Surviving mode to Survivor mode. Continue to grow and learn about yourself.
Thank you so much!
Thank you Arlene!
Thank you Nancy! So grateful for you and our tribe!
I fully expected “Meet Stefanie Hoffa” to say, “Meet the NEW Stefanie Hoffa!” You’ve got me convinced, for that’s exactly what I would do! 🙂
Thanks for sharing Stefanie, I believe you will make great progress toward not only discovering your dharma, but living it.
So glad you made the decision to join MKE this year, Stefanie! It’s nice to get to know you better!