Thrive RN

Then, I was afraid. I let fear take the wheel. I let it dictate my inaction. I had some insight. I looked like I had it all together. I thought I could do it on my own. My anxiety told me I was inadequate if didn’t have it all together. Migraines plagued me. My depression told me I wasn’t good enough. Something awful would happen if I didn’t appear to be the ideal friend, daughter, nurse, and lover. What lies do we tell ourselves to appease our image of perfect? Here I am, without all the answers, but beautifully broken. I have to continually shatter my own image of self-sufficiency, of pride, and of the perfect nurse. Friends, it’s okay to not have it all figured out. I will be the first to admit that I don’t!

I needed to learn how to be a friend to myself. How to fall in love with myself again. Now, I am empowered. I make it happen moment by moment. I’m learning how to ask for help. I live and love for each day. I cherish my blessings and am grateful for the lessons along the way. Not every day is perfect, but I strive for balance. I thrive.

Thanks for joining me on my journey!

To love at all is to be vulnerable -C.S. Lewis