We were lucky to catch up with John Fuller recently and have shared our conversation below.

John, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Let’s jump to the end – what do you want to be remembered for?

The legacy I am looking to build is accomplishing everything that is in God’s will for my life. I want to be known as someone who broke generational curses and created generational wealth for his family & loved ones. Someone who was not afraid to take risks. I want to be remembered as someone who always helped and instilled hope in others. One who assisted people in finding their voices and utilizing their strengths; known and unknown. One who made a positive impact on this world through his teachings whether that is therapy, devotionals, workshops, advice, random conversations and more. I want to be remembered as someone who left people better off than when I first saw them. I would hope that people would say they saw God shining through me and felt His love every time they saw or engaged with me. And of course, I would hope people would remember me for my smile and making them laugh.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I am a Social Worker, who wears many hats. To be completely honest, I had no idea I would be at this point in my life. Sure, I’ve set goals and prayed over them but God’s plans are always bigger than ours. After receiving my Masters in Social Work, I knew right away that I wanted to become a school social worker. I had no idea that years later I would become an author, business owner and intervention specialist. When it comes to becoming an author and business owner, it was really God telling me to do it. Initially, I responded “who, what, when, where, why and most importantly how?” One thing I learned is God isn’t worried about how it will get done, He just wants you to trust that He already has it figured out. God provided all the resources, placed me in rooms I needed to be in and everything came together little by little.

Furthermore, I am most proud of my resilience. I faced a lot of tough moments where I truly wanted to give up. I kept questioning my purpose and wondering if I was way in over my head. I kept the faith and didn’t give up no matter what it looked like in front of me. To give you more of an insight of what I do; currently as an Intervention Specialist, I am helping to reduce recidivism in Washington, DC. An as author, ‘A Word for Us’ was published in April 2022 and is a 90-Day Devotional focused on helping reader’s connect with God on a practical level. A Word for Us explores various spiritual practices, such as learning how to pray, discovering our callings and increasing our faith. As a business owner, Therapy for Us was created in order to help individuals find and utilize their strengths. Through workshops, I help to empower all individuals to become one with self by helping to increase self-esteem, self-awareness, self-care, and more. In addition, gain the necessary tools or resources to thrive in today’s society.

Have you ever had to pivot?

Sure, after graduating with my Bachelor’s Degree I was focused on becoming a police officer. I applied for many positions especially outside of New Jersey. For a while, it seemed like each process was going well and I was one step closer to becoming an officer. However, as close as I thought I was, I did not get the job. I became discouraged and felt like a failure. I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life anymore until one of my friends at the time shared about his current job as a childcare counselor assisting at risk youth. Soon after being hired, I realized this was my passion. I found such great joy in helping these young boys on their journey to become men. One thing about me, I always look for ways to grow. I acknowledged how well the boys responded to the therapists and the difference they were making with the youth but on a higher level. From there, I knew I wanted to become a therapist so I took the next steps of applying to graduate school for my Masters in Social Work. From there, many doors and windows of opportunity opened for me.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

In July 2020, I received a job offer as a School Social Worker in Washington, DC. After being there for about a year and a half, I no longer felt at peace. Everyday going into work, I would be searching for the joy I once had but I could no longer find it. I remember asking myself in August 2021, “what’s stopping you from finding another job?” The answer was, I was afraid that I wouldn’t find a job that would pay me as much or be as supportive as they were especially with my transition from New Jersey. Fast forward to January 2022, I finally took that big leap of faith and quit my position as a School Social Worker. It wasn’t the easiest decision to make because although I worked part time as a therapist at a private practice, I knew I would be losing a bulk of my income. I honestly struggled with this decision up until the last minute. I remember seeing an Instagram post that basically told me to walk by faith and not by sight. That is exactly what I did. I let go of all my fears and stopped worrying about what could possibly go wrong. I put all my faith in God and allowed Him to guide my every footstep. For about 7 months, I had many ups and downs. Moments where I felt defeated and didn’t know if I’ll be able to make it. Moments where I questioned if I made the wrong decision. However, God never left my side and took me through a journey that I never knew I needed so much. I was able to become an author, business owner and intervention specialist within 7 months. I was being prepared for what God already had in store for me. I realized that sometimes we have to step out of our comfort zones and relinquish our control so that we can fully depend on God. It’s not always the easiest thing to do but it’s worth it. I wouldn’t be where I’m at in life today, if it were not for God and I am forever grateful.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.johncfuller.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_therapyforus/
• Linkedin: John C. Fuller, LMSW