My life has been uprooted, flipped head over heels, and kicked around more times than I can count over the past couple of years. So many big changes, big decisions, and big moves. With my world still spinning out of control, sometimes I find it hard to stand strong. And you know what? That's ok. I'm *finally* allowing myself to feel all the feels. I've always just toughed it out alone, keeping my struggles and my pain to myself. I've always told myself I'm strong, I've struggled, and I can get through anything... but I don't have to be. It's okay to let myself experience the pain I'm going through. It's okay to cry and break down and feel my moment of despair.
Isak Dinesen said "The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea." And I have found that sweating out my troubles, allowing myself to cry, or escaping quickly to the beach, does bring me peace. I am not a quitter and have always given my all until every last avenue has been exhausted. As I sit here tonight, I can say nothing has changed, no doubt about it. I will wake up tomorrow, and continue to push forward, no matter the struggle.
Never be afraid to cry. Never be afraid to let yourself feel whatever it is you're going through. Let those emotions get ugly. Allow yourself to get as low as you need to. Then, give yourself grace and reach out to someone you love. Because as embarrassing as it may be to feel "weak", you *are* supported.
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