“What if the only thing you achieve today is getting out of bed?” After months of battling loneliness and depression, Anna found herself measuring her progress by the big milestones she thought she should be hitting. But life in a new country was harder than she’d imagined. She thought coming here would fix things, and… Continue reading The Importance of Small Victories
Category: Storytelling
Clinging to Hope When Everything Feels Hopeless
“What do you do when all you see is darkness?” Anna thought she was moving forward. She had accepted that healing would take time and was trying her best to trust God. But there were still days when everything felt heavy and dark, and she wondered if she could keep going. When she first arrived… Continue reading Clinging to Hope When Everything Feels Hopeless
A Spicy Twist…
What could you try for the first time? Couldn’t resist answering this prompt… so let’s head on with the gist. Shall we…😁 Few days ago, I stayed up way too late that night, working on my tablet, writing a blog post, and juggling other things. By the time I woke up, I was starving. I… Continue reading A Spicy Twist…
Accepting that Healing Takes Time
“Why can’t I just feel better now?” As Anna continued her journey in this foreign land, where she had finally found a sense of belonging, the reality of healing began to settle in. She had started to open up and let people in, and though it brought some relief, she still struggled with the weight… Continue reading Accepting that Healing Takes Time
Feeling Isolated and Alone
“When your friends don’t understand your pain, how do you cope?” Despite Anna’s best efforts to trust God and keep moving forward, she couldn’t escape the overwhelming sense of isolation that began to settle in. She had done everything right or so she thought. She prayed, attended church, and kept herself busy with family responsibilities,… Continue reading Feeling Isolated and Alone
Masking the Pain
We smile, inside we are broken. Why do we hide our struggles? How long can you hide what’s hurting you the most? When Anna came home from university, everything seemed fine on the surface. She smiled, went to church, and did everything her family expected her to do. But inside, a storm was brewing. Her… Continue reading Masking the Pain
The Moment Everything Changed
"When your world comes crashing down, where do you go from here?" ⚠️ The story you are about to read is based on true-life events. "When the weight of your reality feels unbearable, what whispers within guide you toward the light?" Anna had always been the type to get things done. She was determined, driven,… Continue reading The Moment Everything Changed
Part 6: “His Return”
As I share this part of my story with you, dear reader, I invite you to join me on this transformative path. The road to healing and self-discovery is filled with challenges and triumphs, and as I recount my journey, I hope it resonates with your own experiences. In the previous chapter, I delved into… Continue reading Part 6: “His Return”
Part 5: Moving On and Setting Standards
Recap from Previous Part: In the previous part of our journey, on this blog series, I’ve explored the transformative power of faith, self-help books like Joyce Meyer's "Battlefield of the Mind," and the inspirational sermons by T.D. Jakes on «The Road to Recovery » These sources of wisdom became guiding lights on my road to… Continue reading Part 5: Moving On and Setting Standards
Part 4: The Road to Recovery
Recap from Previous Parts: In the previous parts of my journey in this blog series, I delved into the naive beginnings of a wild relationship, followed by the emotional rollercoaster and discussed and shared with you the dark days of depression that ensued. Now, in Part 4: "The Road to Recovery," I hope to continue… Continue reading Part 4: The Road to Recovery
