Pull up a chair, grab a warm cup of coffee, and let’s chat. Today, I want to tell you a story about second chances—the kind that takes grit, heart, and a whole lot of determination.

Something I’ve said to my children when they stress out is that adults are just as confused as they are. We’ve learned that not knowing comes with living. We know the road ahead is paved with uncertainty, but the only way to travel is to take it one step at a time.

And when I’m really stuck, I think about others who to...