# @lifesadiscoball on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/BbNl7ImgJju
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/8940708-lifesadiscoball-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/c8dd699285.jpg
- **Posted:** 2017-11-07T23:25:24.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Heather Petri (@heatherpetri) — https://gondola.cc/heatherpetri

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In 2013 I purchased my first @thegivingkeys. I selected “strength” because I was buried in hardship and heaviness. My 10 year old boy was in the midst of crisis, struggling with depression. And I was struggling trying to learn how to parent a child with mental illness. Every day was a day filled with fear. Could I keep him safe?
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As a writer and thus a word lover, I loved the idea of wearing a word that would serve as both a reminder and a mantra. And then learning this company also used proceeds from purchases to give people transitioning out of homelessness jobs - that made my heart even more full.
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I’ve worn that ‘strength’ key almost every day for the last four years, until it recently broke. It will be replaced. But the original, my first key, will find its way to a special shadow box to remind me of this journey and the strength both my son and I have found while on it.
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Today I had the blessing to meet @caitlincrosby, the founder of @thegivingkeys at @evereveofficial Maple Grove. Caitlin, your idea and passion has impacted so many. Chasing your dreams inspires others to do the same. Thank you for coming to visit our store, for sharing your story and listening to mine. You know I’ll be purchasing my 16th key soon. Perhaps even tomorrow when back at work! 😊🔑♥️
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Friends, if you want to see a bit more about Caitlin’s visit, check out her Instastory! And come see me at the store to purchase your own or gifts for others!
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@megantamte I commented on your post yesterday about how happy this partnership makes me. Now you know why. 💕
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#strength #givingkeys #inspiration #bestjobevereve

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givingkeys, bestjobevereve, strength, inspiration

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