What are you most proud of in your life?
When you’re thrown into the depths of life itself, it can feel as though an invisible force is dragging you down. Deep beneath the surface—where the light once sparkled—you find yourself in the hollow of darkness. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a heartbreak, financial struggles, or that familiar feeling of loneliness and hopelessness, most of us have been there to some extent.
Pulling yourself out of that all-consuming hole—the kind that makes the world feel unbearable—is no small feat. It’s something to be deeply proud of.
Once upon a time (and not in a fairy tale sort of way), I was a single mum with not a penny to my name and no place to call home. Life wasn’t exactly handing out gold stars. But I had a choice: stay down there, or claw my way up. So, I did what any determined, slightly sleep-deprived mum would do—I got to work.
I found a job. Then a place to live. I enrolled in a degree. I even started my own business. Somewhere along the way, I found my purpose, my flow—and, most importantly, myself. I kept going, eyes forward, heart focused. My life and my child became my North Star.
Don’t get me wrong, distractions came at me from every possible direction—some tempting, some not so much. But whenever I got lost, I rerouted (sometimes with a few tears). And somehow, I made it. I climbed out of the darkness and let the light back in.
Every hardship shaped me into who I am today and led me to this place of peace and happiness. Now, I have the space to express myself and be unapologetically me.
I am brave. I am strong. And I am proud to still be standing after being swallowed by the black abyss of life—and honestly, I think that deserves a bit of a standing ovation (or at least a decent glass of wine).
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