Blog Category: Coping

In a heartfelt letter to her younger self on her wedding day, the author reflects on the lessons learned from marrying the wrong man at a young age. She shares the struggles and challenges she faced, from navigating depression and anxiety to the rocky roads of parenthood. Despite the difficulties, she emphasizes the importance of seeking help when needed and being responsible about finances. The author also highlights the significance of being partners in a relationship and choosing to love one's partner every single day. Ultimately, she believes that every journey is important and that it leads to finding the person we were meant to share our lives with.

Losing a loved one is never easy, and it's something you never really get over. We move forward and on with our lives, but there is always a hole left in our souls by losing someone we are close to. When my mom mentioned I needed to get my cards in the mail earlier this month (I inherited my inability to make it to the post office from her), I started thinking about how I really wanted to commemorate my dad. 

The suffocating grip of fear, like an invisible shackle that held me captive. It silenced my voice, coercing me to comply with his desires, fueled by the terrifying uncertainty of what would happen if I resisted. Even now, as an adult, the weight of fear hangs heavy over me, hindering my ability to speak out. The thought of judgment and condemnation from others creates a paralyzing fear, while the prospect of unveiling my story to my own family casts a daunting shadow. Fear, relentless and merciless, has become my staunch adversary, an adversary that I battle with unwavering determination every day. A fear I am letting go of today.