Then vs Now



 Then vs Now

If you had asked me two years ago if I imagined I would be where I am today, I would have told you that you were out of your mind.


Two years ago, if you had told me that I’d be close to one year without alcohol, I would have laughed and said, “yeah, ok.”


If you had told me that the universe would send me my person, someone who truly
understands me, I would have said I wasn’t worthy of that.


If you had asked me if I’d be journaling every day, meditating, doing breathwork, practicing daily gratitude, switching to more functional style training, and building a healthier relationship with food, I wouldn’t have believed you.


If you asked me two years ago if I could ever see myself having another child one day, I would’ve rolled my eyes at you. (* before I get flooded with questions, not saying that is happening, I’m just saying)


If you told me I’d be better equipped to handle anxiety and depression, I would’ve said impossible.


But here I am, living proof that everything can change when you decide to keep going.


The Lesson


In the moment, when we’re going through it, it’s hard to see past it. It’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel because we don’t realize we are the light. There’s a plan for us, even when it feels like life is falling apart. Those hard times? They’re not punishment; they’re part of the plan.


This is why I make it my mission to remind people to keep going and never give up. Everything you’ve prayed for is already aligning. Maybe not today, maybe not next week, maybe not even this year, but it’s coming. You just have to trust the process and keep moving forward.


You are not broken.

There is nothing wrong with you.

You are becoming who you were meant to be.


My Own Reflection


When I look back now, I realize it wasn’t a coincidence that after I didn’t give up, after I took control, and after I started working on myself every single day, that’s when life started to change.


Now, I’m living my best life.

The happiest I’ve ever been.

I finally understand that every dark moment, every challenge, every setback was preparing me for this.


That “oooh, now I get it” moment hits deep when you realize all the pain had purpose.


Keep going. You’ll get there too.

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