Do you ever ask yourself why we are here? Every stage of our life brings us new challenges which must be dealt with. It is how we choose to deal with these challenges that defines who we are, who we turn to when we are faced with great decisions which must be made. These decisions are not easily and equitably resolved without looking within to find our inner strength. The author has faced challenges unlike most. She has had run ins with law enforcement, has been hosted by our governments lock up facilities, has faced health challenges which would defeat the least of us. As a result, she has great wisdom to share. That's the reason "Random Thoughts" came to be. As Jean shares her history on these pages, she helps others by imparting wisdom beyond her years. A rape and kidnapping survivor, Jean Neary has lived through situations that would make the common person succumb, not want to wake up or take another step. Join her on her journey through life and accept this gift of insight. Is your life all it can be? Do you wish to get more out of life? How do you find the inner strength to do the undoable, obtain the unobtainable, and survive the unsurvivable? You will learn these skills among these pages. Let your journey begin.