Becoming Her Means Starting Again ✨
I haven’t posted in a while, but life has definitely been LIFE-ING. 😭💕 Sometimes you have to get quiet, pull your energy back, and focus on YOU.
Lately, I’ve been realizing that becoming the woman I prayed for isn’t always about doing more. Sometimes it looks like healing, setting boundaries, getting disciplined again, taking care of myself, getting closer to God, and giving myself permission to start over.
I’m still growing.
Still healing.
Still learning.
Still dreaming.
Still becoming. 🌱✨
And in this season, I’m choosing ME without feeling guilty about it.
Here’s to starting again, no matter how long you’ve been gone. 🤎
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Starting over is a complex but beautiful experience that requires a lot of courage and grace. In my own journey, I found that giving yourself permission to restart is one of the most freeing steps you can take. It’s important to remember that healing isn’t linear — some days will be better than others, and that’s perfectly okay. One thing that helped me was focusing on small daily affirmations, such as "I am becoming the woman I prayed for" and "It's okay to start over." These positive messages reinforced my commitment to self-growth and kept me motivated through tough moments. Also, setting firm boundaries played a huge role in protecting my energy and allowing me to focus on what truly matters. Another key part of this process was reconnecting with a spiritual source — for me, that’s my faith in God. Prioritizing this connection provided a steady foundation and guidance when I felt lost. It reminds us to be patient with ourselves and trust the process. Consistency is crucial. Whether it's taking care of your body, staying disciplined with your goals, or simply pushing forward each day, maintaining steady habits creates momentum for change. However, it's equally important not to compare your journey with others. We all have different timelines, and honoring your unique path leads to authentic growth. Ultimately, choosing yourself without guilt is a powerful practice. Society often encourages self-sacrifice, but learning to value your own needs is essential for thriving. "Becoming her" means continuously growing, healing, dreaming, and evolving in a way that feels true to you. Each day offers a new chance to start again, and that alone is worth celebrating.
God made sure I saw this post! I left an abusive, nightmare narcissist almost a year ago. I was SO mentally, physically, emotionally damaged. I’m still in my healing journey. I am on this exact same path. The woman I became being with him is just horrifying to be honest, but that woman is dead. I’m more motivated than I have ever been in my entire like right now. I’m not stopping! I started journaling reading working out etc so many things I’ve always wanted to do, but I was so depressed and I had no self-confidence self-worth nothing. I gained 35/40 lbs being with him. Since then I’ve lost 50! It’s never too late to start over. As long as we do not compare ourselves to other women compete with other women, be jealous of other women etc and we do nothing but worry about ourselves. We compete with ourselves everyday. Every single day push harder than yesterday to keep kicking this journeys ass! I know I don’t know you or your story, but I can say I’m proud of you!! This shit isn’t easy! Sorry for the long comment. lol! But seeing this brought tears to my eyes, happy ones of course. Thank you so much for making this post. ❤️