Chapter 2
Cyndi Markey Mother, Grandmother, Author, Speaker, Corporate Real Estate Professional
Cyndi was raised a Jehovah’s Witness from the age of 2. At age 20, disassociated from the Organization. Even though life proved challenging as a single mother of two small children, Cyndi was able to successfully deal with that challenge, as well as finding a way to carve out a successful secular career. Currently working as a Corporate Real Estate Professional managing a 2 million sq. ft. Iconic financial property in Chicago for a global real estate management firm, she has also found a real passion for helping others, especially former Jehovah’s Witnesses navigate their own transition successfully. Cyndi currently lives in the fabulous “Windy City”, Chicago, IL.
The Courage Within: Believe in Yourself
by Cyndi Markey
“You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine.” ~ Roy T. Bennett
I remember walking to the train from work that afternoon feeling so broken, so alone in a strange world. Were they right? Would I never make it away from the organization and the structure? I could not and would not go back! But how would I survive? I felt helpless. They weren’t listening to me. They could not see what I saw. I just could not go on, but I was not going back! It had to stop. But how? ...