I have 10 days until my 29th birthday on 1/27, and as I approach this next year of my life, I find myself reflecting on how much I’ve already experienced and overcome. It’s easy to focus on what’s still unfinished, but when I really pause, I realize how many accomplishments I carry with me.
I have a loving family that supports me, and I am the parent of three incredible children who bring meaning, purpose, and joy into my life every single day. They remind me of my strength, my resilience, and the kind of love that makes even the hardest moments worth pushing through. I have so much to be proud of and endlessly thankful for.
I know that my healing journey may be long, and there are still chapters ahead that will require patience, courage, and grace. But I’m not walking this road alone. I’m grateful for a compassionate care team that believes in me and helps guide me forward, even when the path feels uncertain or heavy.
I may not have a clear career goal or a defined path laid out for my future, and for a long time I thought that meant I was behind or falling short. Now, I’m learning to release that pressure. Right now, it’s okay not to have everything figured out. Growth doesn’t always follow a straight line, and purpose can exist even in the pause.
As I step into 29, I’m choosing to honor where I am, to give myself credit for how far I’ve come, and to trust that clarity will come in its own time. This season of my life may not look like I once imagined, but it is still meaningful, full, and worthy.
