Biker Babe? Biker Mommy? Biker Chick?
Biker Babe? Biker Mommy? Biker Chick?
Yes, I have been called all of these at some point in life. Guess what it is now?
Biker Granny.
On the worst day, I was called Ma'am. Dang.
I must admit at this point I should be happy to be called any title as long as it starts with Biker. I do have some good news about being a Biker Granny. I can still ride! My secret weapon is CBD. Literally. I am a walking, talking, riding miracle. YEAH!
Why do I have this goal to build an empire of website wealth? I want to help all the other "Grannies" out there that still wanting to move around! The ones that still want to get up out of bed in the morning and go see their grand kids. Dare I say that they even take them to a movie? They want the ability to walk up the stairs inside the theater to get the really good seats that the kids want... The nosebleed section!
I thought that I had life by the horns. I worked 40 hours a week as an Administrative Specialist for the City's W&S department. I enjoyed my work. I wore jeans to work. I had the respect of 22 other co-workers that I took care of. I was the only woman there. I had control of everything that came into the plant, and they considered me the go-to person for all their problems. In retrospect; I should have had a couch that all the guys could use as I gave them all my advice and listened to their problems. I was the fixer. I loved it. That lasted for about 13 years.
Then my adult life after the age of 36 crashed down around me. I woke up the morning of Thanksgiving 2014, in a kind of pain that I had never felt before. I was completely baffled. After three months and a lot of testing; I received a call asking me to come to my neuro specialist's office.
I had Multiple Sclerosis. What?!
That diagnosis was a death sentence. I could't have something like that. I had things to do! A 16-year-old son to keep tabs on, a part-time job at night and on the weekends at the gas station. Working for the City full time AND a full-time student. I just started my senior year of college for my BA degree.
No way this could happen to me. I was too strong. Too bull-headed as my mom put it... Well. What now? More tests. Shots every day. When will I be an invalid? No one could tell me.
I quit College. I spiraled down into an abyss that was my disabled, depressed, ugly self.
Years went by. I found that I could rely on my son to help me. So many surgeries. He was there every time. Then he graduated from high school and moved out into a house with his buddies. Guess what?
I was still walking, I was still working at the City. I don't regret quitting college, I stopped working my part-time job at the convenience store. That helped. I was a single woman who now had a lot more time on her hands. I didn't know what I liked, who I was. I had always been "Mommy" Hmm. What did Renae like to do?
I bought my first motorcycle and it was awesome! The freedom was something that only people that love to ride can understand. I found something that was more than a hobby. It was a life changer. I was my own woman. The people that I rode with gave me a nickname: Little Rebel. That I was!
Years went on. I was married. I was divorced. I was married again... same guy. I was divorced again. I was let go after 21 years working at the City municipality. Wow. That aged me.
There really is a longer story of my life and all the baggage, but that is for another blog.
In the place that I find myself now. I am truthful when I tell you this: CBD oil had changed my life for the better. MS and stress do not mix. CBD greatly relieved my "brain fog", "spasms", and "body buzz". There are still days that I feel like the car is still running, when it has been turned off and the keys are out of the ignition. That is the "body buzz" that I experience. I have tried many CBD oil companies. I will share this information with you. The products that I post will be the best brands that are available.
Until the next blog, take care of YOU!
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Hey Renae,
What a life!!! What a testimony!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Tried and True
Elaine
Renae,
I must say that you are very inspirational to me and all of us that have endured through life's tough times!
Virginia
Very inspiring! I see you have suffered through some serious challenges but you are very upbeat and facing your challenges head on. "Stubborn" if you will haha! You go biker chick! Best of luck to you!!
Its really lovely to hear your story having to content will an illness after being the active, strong and always on the go person that was me I was left with the statement in my mind which went
'' what !!! this is not what my life was meant to be" and I too found I struggled at first trying to find the new me.
I also tried and still take CBD oil which didn't change my disease but it helps me feel strong again. I think you have a amazing niche to work with, I wish you all the best, your passion will shine through.
Ps I also had a bike a few years back, just a little Yamaha Virago
( its the only one that would suit y 4 Ft 10'' build when I was learning) and there really is nothing like that freedom. I sure am a different person because of my experience riding.
Go create an empire.
Cheers Janelle
Janelle
Thank you, thank you! Yes, it did stop me in my tracks, but only for about a week! LOL This last accident was in May of this year. The whole summer was shot.
I love Virago style. The classic style. My first bike was even smaller than your Virago, I think. It was a 250cc Honda Rebel. Loved it!
I can't ride a two wheel anymore. So I switched to a trike.
Thank you for the vote of confidence. I love this training!
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Good for you, "Biker Granny". Happy trails