Embracing Recovery: My Journey from Depression to Strength

Y’all, it’s time for an update! Turns out, I am suffering from situational depression, which is starting to disappear. Since my last update, I have embraced and accepted shit happens, and being pissed and depressed isn’t going to change a thing, so I did something about it. 

I started focusing on things in my control while attempting to be patient through this recovery journey. I developed a new routine to incorporate my physical therapy and seated exercises to maintain some of my progress at the gym. I spent so much time trying to hold on to the version of myself before the hospital. Still, the reality is that I’m a different woman. This experience has changed me, and I am focusing on the positive. There’s no need to keep reminiscing about the negative because it is temporary. I will be back on my feet and kicking ass in the gym before I know it, just with a different perspective and drive. 

I am taking this time to rediscover my joy, goals, and self. Right before the incident, I was freshly single and thought that would be the worst part of my year. Now, I see a little heartbreak from a fellow across the pond ain’t shit. The reality is that I almost died and/or lost my leg, but I survived. Also, this isn’t my first time surviving something crazy. I experienced a lot in my young life but grew and became stronger each time. I am a badass; there’s not a human who can ever change that perspective of myself again, and that is powerful. I take each day at a time; sometimes, I have the best day and other times, I can’t stop crying. But each night, when I lay my head on the pillow, I know I did my best, which is good enough for me.

Oh, and the last thing: I created a YouTube channel, and y’all must check it out because it’s about to start a new chapter! I’m excited to share my journey, my recovery, and my new perspective with y’all. I can’t wait to see what the future holds, and I hope you’ll join me on this new adventure.