Michelle Nold has always been keenly aware of the power of words. As a young child, this power was present in the values she learned about family and responsibility. When she becam...ver maisMichelle Nold has always been keenly aware of the power of words. As a young child, this power was present in the values she learned about family and responsibility. When she became older, it came in the form of duty as a wife and mother. Words instilled in her a deep sense of obligation to focus her life on pleasing those around her, being who they needed to be, giving what they needed from her to make their lives easier and happier. We all wear many hats throughout our lives, but somehow she was never allowed to wear the one hat that permitted her to accomplish any personal goal or dream. Words robbed her of who she was and wanted to be. She became lost in a never-ending cycle of serving others and suppressing personal dreams. Words saved her when she decided to cast off the victim mind-set and gain a new perspective that led to a life of understanding, respect, and gratitude. King Solomon said, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” Only you can decide which it will be.ver menos