11/12/2023
This year wasn't easy. In 2023, the shifts in my identity were colossal. Life threw its curveballs – career, marriage, and parenting faced both triumphs and trials. The mantle of motherhood isn't for the faint-hearted; and losing our precious baby for the second time was a gut-wrenching blow.
The heartbreaking loss of a precious life, the challenges of starting a new venture, and the uncertainty of navigating an unknown path – 2023 hit us with wave after wave. I found myself teetering on the edge, feeling like I was losing my mind.
Since June, functioning seemed like an uphill battle.
These moments, though difficult, were also the most transformative. They stripped me bare and forced me to confront my fears. Life was hard, but within the struggle, I unearthed a fortitude I never imagined. In the face of life's hardships, I discovered strength I never knew I possessed. Every setback was a setup for a stronger comeback.
Today, I stand here, battered but not broken, transformed but not defined by the past. I am a mother, a warrior, a survivor. I am a person who has tasted the bitterness of loss and the sweetness of hope.
To everyone who has been through their own storms this year, I see you. I hear you. And I know that you too, will rise above the challenges and emerge stronger than ever. Here's to a future filled with hope, love, and boundless possibilities.
Yours truly.
