What felt impossible in January… is my reality now💫

Back in January, I could barely stand using these arm crutches. I was just learning how to balance. 9 months later, I’m taking real steps. 💪🏽

This journey has taught me that progress doesn’t happen overnight. It takes patience, strength, focus, and a whole lot of faith. Every muscle, every nerve, every moment of doubt turned into a reminder that I’m stronger than I thought.

This is more than walking, it’s believing when it seems impossible, trusting the process when you can’t see the results yet, and giving yourself grace along the way.

No matter how long it takes, no matter how hard it feels, never give up. I didn’t think I’d be able to do what I’m doing today, but here I am. And I know this is only the beginning.

Because there’s nothing too hard for God. 🙏🏽✨

#fyp #spinalcordinjury #wheelchairlife #paralyzed #motivation

2025/10/6 Edited to

50 comments

barbarapritchett's images
barbarapritchett

yes lord yes 🙏🏽

Minnie Williams's images
Minnie Williams

HALLELUJAH AMEN 🙏🏽

See more comments

Related posts

A collection of popular BookTok books, including 'Beach Read', 'Bad Girl Reputation', 'King of Pride', 'The Final Gambit', 'The Darkest Forest', and 'The Song of Achilles', are stacked on a bed, accompanied by heart emojis.
The book 'Six of Crows' by Leigh Bardugo is rated 5/5, with reactions describing confusion, appreciation for characters like Nina, and intense plot developments, including a Netflix adaptation mention.
The book 'Icebreaker' by Hannah Grace is rated 5/5, featuring reactions praising the chemistry, banter, and romance, with comments like 'I WANT WHAT THEY HAVE PLEASE' and 'Oh we love therapy'.
How I felt while reading popular Booktok books
#boktok #books🫶🏼 #review #lemon8bookclub #myopps
Torre

Torre

902 likes

🏡 I Bought My First Home at 25 — Here’s What I Wish I Knew First
Buying a home felt impossible until I learned how mortgages, credit, savings, and affordability actually work. After 10+ years working in banking, mortgages, and real estate, I decided to put everything I wish first-time buyers knew into one simple guide. 📖 Can I Afford a House? A First-Time
CurlyGlamBudget

CurlyGlamBudget

1 like

the weird stuff is what actually calmed me 👇
none of the breathe-and-journal advice touched my anxiety. these five strange things did. the hardest was delaying the urge to fix the feeling. sitting in it for ten minutes felt impossible, until it wasn't. i learned to settle my own nervous system instead of outsourcing my calm to a per
Ryx

Ryx

1 like

Prayer for an impossible situation
#Prayer #Impossible #Situation
accessories JRose

accessories JRose

19 likes

the 4-1 morning routine
Lemon8Wellness is launching a campaign on #GrowMindSet tips! start sharing your best habits, tips and personal stories for a chance to win an Apple MacBook, Fire TV, and Sony Headphones! the campaign runs from 5/21 - 6/21. share mental health tips and stories, wellness routines, and self
staci york 💛🍋

staci york 💛🍋

1728 likes

A woman smiles while sitting in a car, with text overlayed: "How I bought my first home at 23 (It felt impossible, but it wasn't.)"
A car drives on a road through a mountainous landscape under a cloudy sky, with text: "It felt out of reach — everything was so expensive. Small steps made it possible."
A modern two-story house with a dark lower level and light upper level, with text: "Tip #1: Credit Start with your credit. Build it early and keep it clean."
How I Bought My First Home at 23 (It felt impossib
I bought my first home at 23, and honestly… it felt so out of reach. Especially with how expensive everything is, I didn’t think it was possible at that age. It took saving, learning, and asking the right questions — but it came together piece by piece. I didn’t have it all figured out, just a plan
Steph

Steph

19 likes

Quit soda, balance hormones? Here’s what I drink 💕
Cutting Coke felt impossible. But these drinks gave me energy without the crashes. #pcosdrinks #pcosfriendly #pcosdiet #runica #healthychoices
Hazel W.

Hazel W.

9 likes

A person holds a blue iPad displaying the question 'Have you ever felt a knot in your throat from holding back how you really feel?'. They wear grey sweatpants and pink sneakers, sitting on concrete. Cartoon characters representing emotions are superimposed, along with a child's legs and question marks in the background.
Ever felt stuck replaying unsaid words?
For years, I carried this constant knot in my throat a tight, heavy lump that felt impossible to swallow or ignore.At first, I thought it was just stress or anxiety. But the more I paid attention, the more I realized it was something deeper a trauma response to being so passive, so afraid to speak
k.marie

k.marie

12 likes

You Don't Have to Carry What They Had To Survive
In some family lines, strength became the only way through. The women before you may have moved through heartbreak, pressure, responsibility, fear, silence, and pain with very little room to soften. When survival came first, rest may have felt impossible and support may not have been close enough t
Magical Vibe Media

Magical Vibe Media

12 likes

A woman with long dark hair smiles with her eyes closed, leaning against a man whose face is covered by a broken red heart emoji, symbolizing a past relationship.
A woman in a red bikini top sits in a kayak on a lake, with text describing how being alone after a breakup led her to start dating herself and exploring new interests.
A person lies on a couch covered in a pink robe, with text explaining how the loss of emotional support after a breakup led them to prioritize their faith.
what kept me stuck on my ex - and how i moved on ❤️‍🩹
my relationship with my ex felt like a literal addiction. it made me feel terrible all the time, but i just kept coming back for more. over and over and over again. i was stuck in this cycle of hurt, temporary repair, repeat. and breaking that cycle was HARD. distancing myself was hard. go
carley ◡̈

carley ◡̈

53 likes

books that feel like therapy 🫂📖
1. Stay Until Tomorrow by Jacqueline Whitney — This is your sign to stay another day. Take it one tomorrow at a time. Peace is never as far as it feels. You deserve to see another tomorrow. Stay. 2. Daring to Take Up Space by Daniell Koepke — Strength in giving yourself the best possible chance
irianna

irianna

16.8K likes

What Burnout Looked Like For Me
I was a bit hesitant with sharing this, but I know I’m not the only one that struggles with burnout, ADHD and overwhelm. The internet is flooded with polished homes and perfect routines, but life doesn’t always look like that. Sometimes it looks like survival mode, like laundry piles, messy couches
Jennica Price

Jennica Price

11 likes

lose what you want… get what you need.
My favorite line: Even when it felt impossible to escape, you discovered something in you: a strong, stubborn spirit that wouldn’t quit.
Bianca Lozada

Bianca Lozada

5 likes

Starting felt impossible
When I first thought about making my own dog food, I didn’t even know where to begin 😅 Every guide showed blenders, cookers, steamers, dehydrators… it looked overwhelming. 👉 That’s why I chose one Pet Food Maker instead. It covers the essentials — steaming, blending, simmering, air-drying.
Audrey

Audrey

0 likes

🌸Have you ever felt emotionally stuck?
📚 Title and Author: The Emotion Code. Dr. Bradley Nelson 🌟 Genre: Self-help #lemon8bookchallenge 💬 Short Summary:In The Emotion Code, Dr. Bradley Nelson reveals how unresolved emotional energy can lead to physical pain, emotional struggles, and e
Shifa Ave.

Shifa Ave.

5 likes

It requires courage to stop avoiding what hurts
I’ve been in a severe, deep depression that felt impossible to climb out of. The kind where nothing makes sense, nothing works, and you start believing it will always be that way. I couldn’t find the right help at the time, so I had to take full responsibility for my own recovery and slowly pull
BadassCounseling

BadassCounseling

3 likes

𝐀 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐠𝐨, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞!
Working from my laptop. Not rushing. Not stressed. The flexibility. The confidence. Building something that runs in the background, while I still keep my 9–5. Less pressure. More presence. More peace with my family. And I’m just getting started. Now it’s my normal. Growth change
CindyMDigital

CindyMDigital

1 like

Lately life has felt… heavy.
Busy. Overwhelming. And honestly, I’ve found myself slipping on the habits that usually keep me grounded. But instead of beating myself up, I’m choosing to take it one small step at a time—move my body when I can, fuel myself well, and remember that balance isn’t perfect. If you’re in a seas
Mary Ruiz | Personal Trainer

Mary Ruiz | Personal Trainer

8 likes

Mystery impossible - failed again 🤦‍♀️
#scoobydoo #velma #cosplay #missionimpossible
Scuba Steph

Scuba Steph

995 likes

A pumpkin cupcake topped with whipped cream and spice, with the recipe for 'Impossible Pumpkin Pie CUPCAKES' overlaid. Ingredients like pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, and baking powder are visible.
Impossible Pumpkin Pie
#pumkin #pumkinpie #DELICIOUS #easyrecipe #dessert #lovepumpkin #fyp
Kinda healthy

Kinda healthy

29 likes

God Makes The Impossible Possible 🙏🏾💯
It always seems impossible until it’s done! Keep the faith! Know that God can do all things but fail! Follow me for more positivity and encouragement? @AtlBeauty_404 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #findgod🙏🏼📖 #believer🙏🏽 #godfirst🙏🏽 #lemon8challenge #Lemon8Diary
AtlBeauty_404

AtlBeauty_404

311 likes

Unique art felt impossible to make!
paintezshop.com helps—DM for custom, tap! #diamondpainting #custom #relax
PaintEasy🎨

PaintEasy🎨

1 like

✨🕦 What Was Your WORST Shift At Work?? 🕚✨
✨ There are days in this career that shake you… and then there are days that break you in ways you never forget. I still remember the exact moment I got the call that one of my clients, someone working so hard to rebuild their life, had passed away from a fentanyl overdose. ✨ He wanted sobriety
Margarita

Margarita

661 likes

Impossible? What do you think?? 🤔
#homemakeover #roommakeover #kitchenaesthetic #Before #beforevsafter
Sami Yacoub▪️House Flipper

Sami Yacoub▪️House Flipper

113 likes

What book are you currently reading?
📖🪐I’ve been meaning to read We Hunt the Flame for quite a long time now, but because of school I hadn’t had the chance until now! So far, it’s been as good as everyone hyped it up to be. Faizal is a brilliant story teller. #booktok #reading #lovestoread📚 #Lemon8Diary #books
Eeshajamil

Eeshajamil

6 likes

Steph Curry is out here making impossible shots
Steph Curry is out here making impossible shots look EASY! 🔥🏀 How does he do it?! #StephCurry #NBA #Warriors #ChefCurry #BasketballMagic #Unreal #Greatness #dubnation
Monopoly Ace

Monopoly Ace

372 likes

What 100 Pushups a Day Did to My Body
I couldn't do three real pushups. My arms were soft, my posture was wrecked from hunching over my phone, and most nights I scrolled in bed until 1am instead of sleeping. So I made one rule: no phone in the morning until I finished 100 pushups on my living room floor. That was the entire plan
Repscroll

Repscroll

1 like

what's it like being a live streamer?
I've been streaming on Twitch for eight months now and am still on the climb to affiliate... let me tell the wonders, and the terribles... 👍Pros: ✨ the community I've gathered and made is one full of positivity. with an affirmations command, indie games focusing on the positives of life
robin ✨🌿

robin ✨🌿

7 likes

what is “pure O” OCD?
For the longest time, I didn’t think I had OCD. I wasn’t washing my hands over and over. I wasn’t checking locks or flipping light switches. But my brain was constantly stuck in loops that felt impossible to escape. I’d obsess over intrusive thoughts that scared me or made me feel ashamed. I cou
alexa vicktoria

alexa vicktoria

19 likes

A cozy living room corner features a beige sectional sofa with a white blanket and colorful decorative pillows. A large window with blinds overlooks a green outdoor view, suggesting a comfortable home environment.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a white island with two glasses. An overlay text discusses the 'Reality Check' of apartment hunting, highlighting unexpected rent increases and additional fees.
A kitchen with light wood cabinets, granite countertops, and pendant lights over an island. An overlay text titled 'Limited Options' explains the trade-offs encountered during apartment tours, like price vs. location or interior vs. maintenance.
Why Affordable Housing Feels Impossible!
Lately, I’ve realized that finding a place to live isn’t just about square footage, it’s about stability, identity, and peace of mind. When you’re young and trying to build independence, housing becomes more than just rent and walls. It’s about having a space that feels safe enough to exhale, co
Cianah Monaa

Cianah Monaa

29 likes

What did you learn?
What’s your biggest takeaway from this year? As we close the chapter on another year, there’s so much to process—so much to celebrate, let go of, and learn from. But amidst the chaos, let’s take a moment to honor just how far we’ve come. Growth might not always be loud, but it’s always worth celebr
Leyla.varela

Leyla.varela

4 likes

she hid in plain sight. he was impossible to miss. they weren’t supposed to be.
Story title: People like us By: M.S. PROLOGUE Gem I woke up before my alarm that morning. For a few quiet seconds, I forgot what day it was. The room was still. Morning light stretched across my desk and landed on my sketchbook. I’d forgotten to close it the night before. Th
♥ pages by M.S.♥

♥ pages by M.S.♥

2 likes

A title slide on a peach background reads 'WHAT IT'S LIKE TO HAVE ADHD As a Grown Woman' in black text, with a light green swirl graphic.
A peach background with black text describing 'Difficulty Managing Time or Money,' including issues like getting behind on bills, being late, and not doing taxes, with a pink rainbow graphic.
A peach background with black text detailing 'Losing Things. ALL. THE. TIME.' such as keys, sunglasses, and wallets, with a yellow swirl graphic.
What it’s like to have ADHD As A Grown Woman.
Having ADHD as an adult woman is hard. Prior to my diagnosis, I never knew why everything felt so hard. I always felt like I was trying really hard, but I just never seemed to be able to get it together. Things seemed to come easier to everyone else no matter how hard I tried. ADHD was quite litera
Devon

Devon

1017 likes

A hand holds an orange prescription bottle with the text overlay "What Happens If I Miss My Effexor." The Lemon8 logo and username @carolinerooks are visible in the bottom left corner.
A hand holds a prescription bottle, with an orange text box overlay stating that missing doses of Effexor is rough and describing what happens when forgotten. The Lemon8 logo is visible.
Two prescription bottles rest on a blue blanket. Text overlay "DAY 1 WITHOUT EFFEXOR" and an orange box list symptoms like feeling off, slight dizziness, irritability, and heavier anxiety. The Lemon8 logo is present.
Have you ever felt brain zaps from missing meds?
Effexor has been life-changing for me, but one thing nobody really prepared me for was what happens when you forget to take it. The first day, I usually just feel a little off — dizzy, extra anxious, or irritable. But if I miss a few days in a row? That’s when withdrawal really hits. For me, it
Caroline 🫶🏼

Caroline 🫶🏼

208 likes

A bright yellow building under a blue sky, framed by green trees, with the text "STEM 101" overlaid, introducing the topic of STEM education.
A laptop screen displaying a whimsical cat and fish pond scene, with the text "STEM = Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math" overlaid, defining the acronym.
A petri dish with bacterial growth, labeled for biology, accompanied by an overlay listing "Science: - Biology - Chemistry - Physics etc." as STEM fields.
STEM Made Simple: What It Really Means
A big thank you to the lovely person who asked me about STEM—it gave me the perfect excuse to share this little explainer post to you all. 💕 When I first heard the word “STEM,” it felt so big and intimidating… like this giant world of smart people doing impossible things. But the truth is, STEM
˓𓄹 ˖ ℰ𝓂𝒾 . ˖ ⊹ 🍥

˓𓄹 ˖ ℰ𝓂𝒾 . ˖ ⊹ 🍥

8 likes

I felt embarrassed to be divorced
I was 25, embarrassed, and still in love… so getting a divorce felt impossible. 💔 For a long time, I stayed quiet I didn’t want to disappoint my family or feel ashamed for leaving. But deep down, I was tired of the pain and the way I was being treated. It took me everything to walk away from so
Milaidy🫧🌺🍕

Milaidy🫧🌺🍕

53 likes

3 Signs You’re Emotionally Drained (And What to Do
I thought I was just being lazy. But what I was really feeling… was emotional exhaustion. These 3 signs were showing up in my everyday life — and I didn’t even realize it: 1. Still tired, even after a full night’s sleep 2. Feeling numb instead of sad 3. The tiniest
JustKat

JustKat

1 like

My Impossible Story
#gettoknowme
Prem of Buddhagang

Prem of Buddhagang

0 likes

Nelson Mandela's quote, 'It always seems impossible until it's done,' is displayed in large black letters on a white wall. Shadows fall across the text, highlighting the impactful message.
From “Impossible” to “Done” 🔑ℹ️⬇️
Nelson Mandela’s quote, “It always seems impossible until it’s done,” is a powerful reminder that what feels out of reach today can become reality with perseverance. When you’re faced with a challenge, remember that even the most daunting tasks can be accomplished with patience and resilience. 🌟
RoadToRiches

RoadToRiches

2 likes

When Trusting Alahim Felt Impossible
Sisters, there was a season in my life when trusting Alahim didn’t feel natural—it felt impossible. Everything around me was uncertain. Doors were closing. Prayers felt like they were hitting silence. My strength was gone, and I didn’t have the answers I was used to having. I knew what I believe
HoldOnEndure

HoldOnEndure

6 likes

What about those Who Turned AWAY OR Died without Repentance
Like and follow me
Austin Stone

Austin Stone

4 likes

See more