One Year Later

So much can happen in a year. You can start a business, have a child, or change your entire world for the better, or sometimes, for the worse. A year ago I decided to grow. Grow in a way that was going to be difficult. I had been living in an isolated state that wasn’t for me. It was time to leave the abusive relationship I felt stuck in, and move out of a place that was more damaging to my mental health.

It’s not easy to decide to change your life. Leaving Los Angeles wasn’t going to solve all of my problems. I had to choose happiness and living over staying stagnant. Thanks to people who didn’t give up on me, I was given the opportunity to get out. It took everything in my body and mind to admit I needed help. Luckily, I was heard. I know how lucky I am as so many people can’t get out. But, I thank God every day for sending me my people who were there.

Now 365 days later, I look back and don’t recognize the person I was then. I feel so much stronger, happier, and more secure in myself. This didn’t come easy. A lot of hours in therapy and acknowledging my past choices was a true doozy. But I’m so grateful for the opportunity to grow. If you can take anything away from this, seize the moment to change and grow for the better. Don’t feel like because you made these choices that you can’t change it now. The opportunity is in front of you. It’s your choice to grow or stay in the shade.