01/27/2025
This Time Last Year, I Was Barely Holding On
If you saw me a year ago, you wouldn’t believe the pain I was hiding. Smiling on the outside, but inside? I was drowning. Every day felt heavier than the last, and I convinced myself I had to carry it alone.
At my lowest point, I thought resilience meant pretending the pain didn’t exist. But the truth? Resilience begins the moment you admit you can’t do it alone. For me, that moment came when I asked for help. A small, terrifying step... one that changed everything.
The climb back wasn’t easy. I had to face the very things I tried to avoid. But through the struggle, I learned: falling isn’t failure. It’s the foundation for growth. Every stumble taught me how to rise stronger, to trust that progress comes through persistence.
Today, I look back at that version of myself, grateful I made the choice to surrender and fight for something better. Resilience isn’t about avoiding the fall... it’s about finding the courage to get back up, again and again.
That’s why this Friday and Saturday, I’m holding a Bounce Back Stronger seminar to teach your kids about resilience. It’s not just a concept... it’s a life skill I’ve thankfully lived through. Let’s help them build the strength to rise, no matter what comes their way.