A Break: Self-Reflection

I haven’t been here since 2019. These months off have been hard and necessary. At the end of last year I planned to write weekly blog posts and be consistent to grow this platform. However, I unintentionally found myself taking a break from this blog and many of the people around me.

I found myself constantly comparing who I am to those around me and putting myself down. And it consumed my time, my thoughts, and the way I saw myself. Who had I become? I can’t even say. I questioned friendships, relationships, and time spent with loved ones. I took a step back from everyone to figure out what I was going through. I went weeks without talking to those around me. But then February came and it was an eye opening experience in many ways. It was an epiphany I did not see coming. And the people who truly love me surrounded me with the love and support that I did not know I needed. People I am not close to showed up for me in ways that some of my close friends failed to.

It is now May. I’ve let people back into my life but I am much more cautious of how I interact. I’ve unfollowed, muted, and blocked a few people to ensure that my peace always comes first. Putting yourself first is the best form of self-care we can practice. So with a few months of self-reflection, I feel so much more love for myself. I am set. And while life won’t be easy, we don’t go through life alone.

Find yourself and love yourself.

xoxo,

Fashenika