My Journey So Far

My journey It's not just any story; it's about transformation, healing, and finding strength in the most unexpected places.

You know, life has given me quite a few roles to play. I'm a proud mom to three amazing adult children, and these days, I get to experience the pure joy of being a nanny to my grandson. Those precious moments with him remind me daily of life's simple beauty, even when things get tough.

And trust me, things have been tough. I live with multiple medical conditions that like to remind me they're there on a daily basis. Some days are better than others, but each morning, I wake up determined to face whatever challenges come my way. It's like having unwanted passengers on my life journey - you can't kick them out, but you learn to drive with them in the backseat.

But perhaps the heaviest baggage I've carried isn't physical at all. Trauma - it's a word that carries so much weight, doesn't it? For the longest time, it felt like I was walking through life with shadows following me, memories that would surface at the most unexpected moments. The kind of stuff that makes you want to curl up and hide from the world.

But here's where my story takes a turn. One day, I decided that I didn't want to just survive anymore. I wanted to thrive. It wasn't an overnight transformation - healing never is. It's been a journey of small steps, of learning to trust again, of finding my voice, and most importantly, of being gentle with myself.

I started working with therapists, joined support groups, and began practicing self-care in ways I never had before. Some days, healing looks like taking my medications and resting. Other days, it's playing with my grandson and letting his laughter heal parts of me I didn't even know were hurting.

The thing about healing is that it's not linear. There are setbacks and days when it feels like you're right back at the start. But that's okay because I've learned that going back to the start doesn't mean you've failed - it means you're brave enough to try again.

Today, I'm standing here, sharing my story not because I've reached some magical endpoint but because I'm proud of how far I've come. I'm thriving, not just surviving. Each day brings new challenges, but it also brings new opportunities for growth and joy.

To anyone out there who's at the start of their own healing journey - know that you're not alone. Your path might look different from mine, but that's okay. What matters is that you're taking those steps, no matter how small they might seem.

Remember, healing isn't about erasing the past - it's about building a future where those experiences make you stronger, not weaker. And that's exactly what I'm doing, one day at a time.