Life Beyond Survival
Because you weren't meant to,
just 'get through' today....
Pull up a chair… let’s talk for a second.
Do you ever feel like you’re just… reacting?
Like life is a series of emergencies
you’re constantly trying to manage,
and you’re just one “bad day” away from falling apart?
I know that feeling.
I lived it for decades.
'Survival' isn't the finish line...
This is Life Beyond Survival
Real talk
I’m SusieQ, and for a long time, I was the queen of survival mode. I was drafted into adulthood at four years old, becoming a caretaker for my sister before I even knew what the word meant.
I’ve had that ‘find-a-way’ spark since I was a little girl… whenever I needed something, you could find me barefoot, out in the WVa sun catching lizards to sell at the local bait shop… collecting soda cans, or even organizing a car wash with my cousins, to earn some spending money.
But “survival” isn’t where we were meant to stay. Those years weren’t just hard times… they were the training ground for the life I felt I was always meant to live.
A little backstory
Where it all Began
I grew up in the mountains of West Virginia… barefoot on dirt roads, gathering wildflowers, singing to the animals, digging in the garden, and helping put food away for winter.
I’ve always been a little nerdy, wildly passionate, and let’s be honest… pretty awkward. 😆
But here’s something not many people know about me:
I once touched a real rainbow. 🌈✨
As a kid, I was obsessed with rainbows. I even prayed that one day, God would let me touch one. And then, one ordinary afternoon at my grandma’s house, something extraordinary happened.
It had been raining all day. Finally, the storm passed, and the sun broke through, glistening against tiny water droplets in the grass. I stepped out onto the back porch, looked up… and there it was.
A rainbow!! Sitting right there in my grandma’s yard. 😍
I held my breath and tiptoed toward it, my little bare feet squishing into the wet grass. I was afraid to breathe, afraid to blink, afraid it might disappear. But it didn’t. It stayed. It was real.
And in that moment, I did the only thing that made sense… I touched it. I ran through it. I danced. I laughed. I sang.
I closed my eyes, stretched my little arms wide, and lived in that moment. And somehow, it felt like it lasted forever. 💝
I talked to God that day. Just me, God, and a rainbow.
It was holy. It was magical.
Time stood still for me. That moment is etched onto my heart forever.
But, as ya know… life gets busy. Heavy. Overwhelming.
The magic fades.
I forget.
When that happens, I go back to that barefoot little girl twirling in the wet grass… the one who trusted God completely.
And just like that…the wonder rushes back.
Because God knew exactly what He was doing when He gave a barefoot little girl her very own rainbow. 🌈💙💚💟
Trying Not to get Swept Away
I’ve survived things that should have taken me out… from a quadruple bypass at 31 years old, a scary cancer diagnosis a few years later… to navigating the “toxic swamp” of the world we live in today.
For the longest time, I just let life “happen” to me. I reacted to every health scare, every bill, and every crisis. I was like a leaf in the wind… just trying not to get swept away.
But then I realized something life-changing: Beyond Survival isn’t just catchy. It’s my life’s mission. I want to help others learn to thrive instead of just survive.
It’s what happens when you stop asking, “How do I get through today?” and start asking, “Father, what do YOU have for me today?”
It’s about taking those intentional steps to reclaim our peace. For me, that meant reading the books that actually align with my values… building habits that support my mission instead of my stress… and finally listening when my Heavenly CEO tells me it’s time to move.
If not now, when?
🌿 You Were Made for More Than Just "Getting By"
For years, I thought “more” just meant more money or more stuff. But I’ve learned that the “more” we are all looking for is actually Abundance.
We weren’t created to live in the Survival Trap… constantly reacting to health scares, feeling weighed down by toxins, and just trying to make it to Friday. You were made to thrive in a home that feels like a refuge and a body that feels like a gift.
In this space, we focus on the four pillars of a truly “Pure” life:
💜 Pure Faith: Moving away from the “hustle” and into a daily conversation with the One who leads us from survival to sanctuary. No religion… just a real relationship.
💜 Pure Mindset: Trading the “poverty mindset” for the peace that comes from taking every thought captive… renewing our minds so we can finally breathe again.
💜 Pure Living: Cleaning up the “toxic swamp” in our pantries and closets. Reclaiming the temple God gave us so we can finally feel like ourselves again.
💜 Pure Systems: Setting up simple ways to create income and order with things (like Pinterest, working with your “Heavenly CEO”, and even exploring blockchain) so you have the freedom to focus on what actually matters.
Survival is where you’ve been. Abundance is where we’re going.
I’m not here as someone who’s “figured it all out.”
I’m still walking this journey right alongside you.
But I’ve found a rhythm that brings peace, purpose, and real possibility…
and I’m here to share those puzzle pieces with you.
Because you weren’t put here to just survive the days.
You were created for abundance.
Let’s build your sanctuary… together. 💜
The many blessings of my life
Family Life
I’m married to the love of my life, and together we’ve been blessed with five amazing kiddos and one beautiful grandbaby.
They’re my heart, my why, and the reason I keep showing up. 💛
In 2023, I lost my sweet mama to cancer. Her words still echo in my heart:
“You’re as strong as you need to be… Whatever you’re going through, you’ll find the strength to handle it.”
She was right. Life isn’t always easy… we all walk through hard seasons. But her faith and strength taught me to lean into God’s love and keep going.
Even in the grief, even in the growing pains, I see my life as extraordinary… and I count my blessings every day. 💗
I’m here to share the messy, beautiful, real-life steps I’m taking to live a life that thrives.
No fluff, no “fake” perfection… just one friend helping another get where we’re both trying to go.
Ready to walk alongside me, and move Beyond Survival?
Kind Words From People Who Know Me
