Anisha Anderson: The Fighter

Before I joined Ripple, I felt like a hamster on a running wheel going nowhere! I was constantly, CONSTANTLY worried about money and food. I had trouble sleeping. I felt like my anxiety ran on level 10! I was very embarrassed that I couldn’t provide for my daughter wisely because I was always behind on bills and made a lot of poor financial decisions.

Although I had 2 savings accounts, they were both usually at $0! I was constantly playing catch up with bills and late on payments, I found it very hard to save. I didn’t appreciate the concept of budgeting and planning, so it was hard for me. My parents would encourage me to save but did not instill the idea of budgeting.

Even when I first started with Ripple, I dreaded budgeting because I did not like seeing how “messed up financially” I THOUGHT I was.

Now after joining Ripple, I am taking the time to plan ahead for our future. I am financially planning out events and activities I want to do ahead of time; and not after. I am finally able to see a clear financial picture of where my money needs to go.

I don’t believe for one second God called us to struggle when he has given us the tools to “write the vision, and make it plain,” (Habakkuk 2:2). Through Ripple of One, I am learning that we are to take charge of our life in every aspect and become empowered to be our better selves!

I would encourage people to financially plan for your family and your future! Make the choice now to prepare for your future. Your future self will thank you! Dave Ramsey said it best, “If you will live like no one else, later on, you can live like no one else."

I am no longer worried about our financial future. I am sleeping better and my anxiety is at a minimum level. My financial coach constantly encourages me and provides sage wisdom. I’m so grateful for it. In the beginning, digging into my finances was embarrassing and humbling, but they were also teachable moments to learn from. I’m learning how to make better financial decisions and in doing so, I am encouraged for what lies ahead!