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Healing is messy. It’s nonlinear and full of moments where you feel like you’re back at square one—reverting to old habits, falling into familiar patterns, or questioning if progress is even possible. Through it all, three mindsets emerged as my guiding stars, helping me navigate the chaos and continue growing—even when the path felt impossible.
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The Day I Surrendered December 28, 2020 I finally surrendered. I was defeated. I felt stuck, vulnerable, and scared. That day, I wrote in my journal: “I am feeling restless, like I need something to satiate my hunger for a sign—for anything to provide direction. I’m impatient. I’m lonely. It’s quiet. But yet I don’t
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A Turning Point In November of 2020, I escaped to McCall, Idaho—a quaint mountain town surrounded by pine trees and silence. I had just experienced a painful breakup with my first relationship since my divorce, and the pain in my chest felt unbearable. I needed solitude. I needed answers. As I reflected on that relationship,