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For years, I drifted through life as an empty shell—breathing, moving, functioning, but not living. Anxiety clung to me like a second skin, squeezing the joy out of even the smallest moments. Depression whispered that trying wasn’t worth the effort. And for a long time, I believed it.

But then someone said to me, “If you try something new, you may be able to let go of something old.”

That sentence cracked something open.

Today, I’m no longer defined by what held me back. I’m Angler X’s partner-in-adventure and the owner of Forward Focus LLC. At my core, I’m a writing coach—helping others shape their stories while continuing to rewrite my own. I’m also a Certified Life Coach, a fitness nutrition specialist, a motivational speaker, and an author who refuses to stop learning.

Self-sufficiency is my love language. I’m a bow hunter, an angler, a camper, a gardener, a motorcycle rider, and an unapologetic hammock-napping pro. I’m a reader and a writer through and through—a full-fledged book nerd powered by bacon cheeseburgers, farm-to-table meals, and chocolate (exact order depends on the day).

Life, for me, is simple:
Overcome the challenges.
Chase the adventure.
Love as fiercely and deeply as possible.

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Looking for a Great Book to Read? Look No Further!

"She's Done Pretending is a permission slip. It's a permission slip for readers to step out of their abuses, heartaches, and abandonments...and step into the light of a better life. Bergler's story, although difficult to read at times, shines a light on one woman's story of perseverance and triumph over unbelievable odds. She uses her story to show us, the readers, that there can be "life after internal death." Through graceful writing and a fiery spirit, Bergler inspires us to see that life is what you make of it." - Sarah Krosschell

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