Looking back at it now....

As the new year approaches and we come to the end of another year, it's a time of reflection. The last year was not an easy one for me. I faced a lot of trials and tribulations. This last year showed me more about myself than ever before. I learned things about myself I wish I hadn't, and I've learned things about myself that have encouraged me.

I'm starting this blog to share my life with you. It's a scary thing to do that - share your life with the world. With people you don't know. But this last year has taken me to such a deep place of hurt, that if I was able to survive it... I want to make sure that I can help someone else keep pushing too. I'm hoping by sharing my journey, my writings, my poetry, that you'll find encouragement, hope, and the strength to keep going. To keep putting one foot in front of the other.

That's what my blog posts will be about. They will be about my story, my life, my journey, and how I've kept going. How I've kept fighting. I will be sharing my story with you through these blog posts, stories, and poems that I've written - in hopes that you find some light. I also have a podcast that I'm working on. You can follow me on TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

So, as the new year approaches and this one comes to an end. Look back and smile. Smile because, no matter what was thrown at you... you're still here! You've made it. You're breathing and have seen another day!

I recently finished a poem called "Dear Future Me" and I'd like to leave you with a snippet from that poem: