Today wasn’t one of my best days.
I spent most of it in bed, and honestly, that’s okay.
There’s this pressure in our world — especially for people who’ve been through trauma or who are trying to rebuild their lives — to always “keep pushing,” to “stay positive,” to “never give up.” But what happens when pushing just isn’t possible that day? When your body feels heavy, your thoughts are foggy, and your spirit is just... tired?
That was me today. I had to do something that used to make me feel guilty: I gave myself grace. I allowed myself to simply exist. No goals. No expectations. Just breath, blankets, and being still.
Because healing — whether it’s from a brain injury, emotional pain, or life’s battles — isn’t about how fast you move forward. It’s about learning when to pause.
It’s about knowing that rest isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom.
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is listen to what your body and soul are trying to tell you:
“Slow down. It’s okay to stop fighting for a moment.”
There’s strength in surrender. There’s peace in acceptance. And there’s healing in the quiet moments when we let go of what we “should” be doing and just let ourselves be.
So, if today wasn’t your day — if pain, fatigue, or emotions got the better of you — please remember: you are not failing. You are feeling. And that’s part of the process.
Tomorrow will come, and maybe you’ll rise a little stronger. But even if you don’t, you’re still enough.
Even if all you did today was breathe — that’s progress.