There was a time when I felt beyond repair. There were so many days that just pushed me to my limit. That whole "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" thing took on a new meaning as I felt both strong and about to die simultaneously. "This is too much for anyone to handle!" was a recurring thought.
This year, the one before it, and the one before that have been the toughest of my life. But, I made it. I look back with acceptance, with perspective, and with purpose.
Hard doesn't cover it. I should not be ok. I should not be where I am emotionally. I feel like I can conquer anything at this point because I have walked through hell and somehow made it out the other side.
My kid is thriving. Our life is on the right track (chug, chug, chug...). Sometimes I want that part to happen quicker, but I know we will get there through these daily hurdles we conquer. I am glad for where we are but we are here because of where we have been. It has shaped me into who I am and it will shape my kid too.
Strength and empathy and compassion have become part of me in a new way through all of this. We all have a story. Thankfully, mine is just getting started.
This year, the one before it, and the one before that have been the toughest of my life. But, I made it. I look back with acceptance, with perspective, and with purpose.
Hard doesn't cover it. I should not be ok. I should not be where I am emotionally. I feel like I can conquer anything at this point because I have walked through hell and somehow made it out the other side.
My kid is thriving. Our life is on the right track (chug, chug, chug...). Sometimes I want that part to happen quicker, but I know we will get there through these daily hurdles we conquer. I am glad for where we are but we are here because of where we have been. It has shaped me into who I am and it will shape my kid too.
Strength and empathy and compassion have become part of me in a new way through all of this. We all have a story. Thankfully, mine is just getting started.