Too often, storms convince us to wait. Wait for the light. Wait for a break. Wait for someone else to change first. But waiting can become a trap—one that keeps us stuck in victimhood.

In this episode, I share my own journey—from dropping the victim story when I joined the Navy, to watching it sneak back in during the chaos of 2020, and eventually learning how to choose creation over waiting. Because storms don’t care about your past. They only care about your next step.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by excuses, or caught between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming, this message is for you.

🎧 Listen now and remember: your storms don’t define you—the way you rise does.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why victimhood feels safe, but keeps you stuck.
• My personal story: dropping the victim mindset in the Navy, only to see it return during the USS Theodore Roosevelt deployment.
• How depression and shame grow when victimhood takes root.
• The truth about waiting vs. creating—and why small actions matter more than waiting for “someday.”
• How prayer and faith gave me strength when storms didn’t let up.
• Practical steps to break free from waiting: one truth, one action, one choice today.

Key Refrain:

“The storm doesn’t ask for your past—only your next step.”

Action Step:

Pick one step before noon today—email, conversation, journal entry, prayer—and move forward. Share it with me in the comments or send me a message.

Resources & Links:

• Follow me on Facebook: Allan Michael Sandidge