10/16/2025
When I walked away from my career, people whispered.
“She wasted her degree.”
“She’ll regret it.”
At first, their words stung. I wondered if they were right. I wondered if I was crazy.
But here’s what I realized: the only people who shame you for starting over are the ones too afraid to do it themselves.
Most people will stay in jobs, relationships, or lifestyles they hate just because they’re scared of how it looks to “start from scratch.”
They’d rather cling to the familiar than face the truth that they’re miserable.
But here’s the thing: you’re not starting from scratch.
You’re starting with everything you’ve learned. Every scar. Every lesson. Every ounce of wisdom. That’s not zero. That’s leverage.
When I reset, it wasn’t weakness. It was the strongest move I’ve ever made.
Because it meant I valued myself more than a title, more than a paycheck, more than other people’s approval.
Staying stuck isn’t safe. It’s slow self-destruction. Starting over isn’t shameful, it’s the moment you finally decide to live.