- I Didn’t Just Read About Embracing Rejection – I Grew Up Watching It Turn Into Purpose.Most people read about rejection in a book. I watched it unfold in real life. Before I ever understood the impact my mother’s words would have on others, I saw the journey behind them. I watched the quiet moments that no reader sees—the prayers whispered in faith, the tears that followed painful experiences, and the… Read more: I Didn’t Just Read About Embracing Rejection – I Grew Up Watching It Turn Into Purpose.