Hello, and welcome to my corner of the internet. I'm not going to start with a polished introduction about how I've got it all figured out, because honestly? I don't. And that's precisely why this space exists.
My Story (The Messy, Real Version)
For nine years, I called hostels home – through school, through college, learning to navigate life away from family. I thought I had my path mapped out until life decided to throw me a curveball. A medical condition forced me to drop out, and suddenly everything I thought I knew about my future crumbled. I’m sure many of you can relate to the feeling of having your life plan disrupted.
The treatment came with steroids that changed my body in ways I wasn’t prepared for. The weight gain hit hard, and I found myself afraid to step outside my own house. What followed were some of the darkest years of my life – depression, anxiety, and the suffocating feeling of being stuck while everyone else seemed to move forward.
I wasted years. There, I said it. Years where I felt like I was drowning in my own thoughts, convinced I’d never find my way back to who I was supposed to be.
But here’s the thing about rock bottom – it gives you a solid foundation to build from.
The Journey Back (And Forward)
I’m back in college now, picking up the pieces and restarting my degree. But this time, it’s different. This time, I’m not just studying subjects; I’m studying myself. I’m learning that reinvention isn’t about becoming someone entirely new – it’s about uncovering who you’ve always been beneath the fear, the setbacks, and the stories you tell yourself about what’s possible.
Why This Blog Exists
This blog serves as my real-time documentation of my journey to becoming. Not the highlight reel version, but the messy, uncertain, sometimes uncomfortable process of growing into a better version of myself.
I'm sharing this journey because there's power in knowing you're not alone. Whether you're dealing with setbacks, starting over, or just trying to figure out who you are beneath all the expectations and circumstances life has thrown at you, this space is for us.
What You'll Find Here
Expect honest conversations about:
- The reality of starting over (spoiler: it’s more challenging and more rewarding than anyone tells you)
- Wrestling with anxiety and depression while trying to build a future
- Body image struggles and learning to exist in a changed body
- The weird, wonderful process of rediscovering yourself
- Small wins, significant failures, and everything in between
- The messy middle of transformation
Let's Figure This Out Together
I don’t have all the answers. I’m not a guru or a life coach. I’m just someone who’s been through some tough times and is choosing to keep going, keep growing, and keep believing that our stories aren’t over just because they’ve taken an unexpected turn.
If you’re here, you’re on your own journey of becoming, too. Perhaps you’re starting over, possibly you’re stuck, or maybe you’re just curious about what it’s like to rebuild yourself from the ground up.
Whatever brought you here, I’m glad you’re here. Let’s figure this out together. I’m here to listen, share, and support you on your journey.
This is about all of us becoming the people we’re meant to be – not despite our struggles, but because of how we choose to grow through them. I hope my journey can inspire you to see the potential for growth and transformation in your own struggles.
Welcome to the journey.