Why Me? A Fresh Perspective on an Age-Old Question.
I’m releasing it in honor and memory of my brother, Paul.
This month marks 25 years since we lost him.
When Paul died, I wrestled with God.
Why him?
Why our family?
Why this pain?
For years, “Why me?” felt like a cry of confusion and heartbreak.
But over time, that question began to shift.
Why do we question God in hardship…
Yet rarely ask “Why me?” when we are blessed?
Why do we feel entitled to good health, smooth seasons, and answered prayers —
but shocked when adversity arrives?
Paul’s passing forced me to confront grief, faith, compassion, and mental health in ways I never expected.
In the 25 years since losing him, I have learned:
• That love must be spoken out loud
• That mental health matters — deeply
• That silence can be dangerous
• That compassion changes lives
• That pain can make us bitter — or it can make us better
• That perspective changes everything
This book is not about having perfect faith.
It’s about asking better questions.
It’s about moving from:
“Why is this happening to me?”
to
“What might God be shaping in me?”
If even one person feels less alone…
If even one family chooses conversation over silence…
If even one heart shifts from bitterness to purpose…
Then Paul’s life — and his legacy — continue to matter.
This one is for you, Paul.
Authentically,
Annie
If this message resonates with you — whether personally or professionally — I would love to connect.
This book and keynote explore resilience, perspective, mental health awareness, and purpose through adversity.
And if you are carrying a story that still asks “Why Me?” — perhaps it’s time to turn that story into a message that serves others.
You are created for More, We all are!
H3 Cultures in the workplace where people are Healthy, Hopeful and Happy
H3 Cultures is the Key to bringing your office back as you recognize, appreciate and support your employees as they move forward from the challenges of last year. H3 Cultures is about bringing Health, Hope & Happiness back to the workplace. Showing your team you care and support them as you bring me in to Present some positivity and ideas around getting Healthy so you can bring your best to the workplace #h3cultures #healthyhopefulhappy #BeTheException #mentalhealthmatters #wellbeing #selfcare
From Hate to Hope
Staying Hopeful can be a challenge but it helps me focus on what is possible rather that what is happening, How do you stay in Hope?
From Hate to Hope
Two little letters are all it takes to change us from hate to hope. It seems some people are more likely to get stuck on hate and what someone has done to them in the past, or what someone hasn’t done for them. In order to move forward from hate to hope they must first grow their vision and belief that the future can be better than the past or the present have been.
Hope speaks to us differently and reminds us that even if we’re feeling stuck or constantly working through hard things, that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. While it may be a blinding light at times or a candle flame at others, the light of hope is always there in some form if we’re willing to believe.
Life will be hard for all of us during different seasons, some of which may last much longer than others. When you encounter these seasons, I implore you to think like a victor, not a victim. Practice directing your thoughts toward hope, positivity, and the belief that something better is coming next in your life.
When I’m facing tough times, I focus on eliminating my excuses to help lead me to hope! Sure, there are always going to be details that are out of our control but there are going to be just as many that we can control if we’re willing to do the work and see the change through.
With everything going on in the world recently, I think it’s vital for us to look to the future together with a vision of hope and how we can all play our part in creating positive solutions. When I think of the words hate and hope, there’s just two tiny letters that make the difference. It can’t be that hard to move the AT to an OP, can it?
This week, as you encounter your next challenge, I encourage you to choose hope instead of hate. By making the conscious effort to choose hope versus hate in smaller aspects of our daily lives, we will have the ability to enhance our vision of the future and how we can make a difference as our newfound hope continues to spill over into even larger buckets!
What does living your exceptional life look like to you?
How do you practice hope and looking toward a positive future?
Was there a time in life where having hope changed the situation? How?
Are you more likely to show up with hate or hope? Why?
Tell Annie what life you’re living! E-mail her at:
Annie@AnnieMeehan.com
H3 Cultures bringing Health, Hope and Happiness back to the Workplace
H3 Culture: Hope, Health and Happiness in the Workplace
Best Audience: Corporate, Conferences, Associations
This is the shot in the arm that everybody can agree on!
After the past year, the 3 H’s are at an all-time low.
Fear of the unknown
Working from home
Exhausted homeschooling their kids
Not having the regular system
Engaging with co-workers live
All of these things have challenged the workplace culture.
H3 brings back – health, hope and happiness.
Keynote · Breakout · Workshop
Annie Meehan Shares:
How to stay hopeful when things are challenging
The 5 Keys to maintaining Health, Physically, Emotionally & Mentally
Where to seek Happiness when things get hard
H3 Cultures in the workplace: Healthy, Hopeful and Happy
Are you ready for some H3 Culture shift in your workplace? Moving from Weak, Wounded and Worried to Health, Hopeful and Happy? I would love the opportunity to work with you and kick off the moving back to your workplace. #BeTheException #h3cultures #motivationalspeaker #inspirationalspeaker
