Holding myself back quotes

both / and. holding space for the loss that destroyed my world while doing my best to look to the future with hope and joy. holding space for the indescribable pain in my heart while doing my best to show up for my friends and family in their own hurt. holding space for the sickness that wrecked my body while doing my best to keep dreaming for a healthier life. holding space for the healing that’s coming while doing my best to give myself grace and not rush the process. both / and.

We aren’t guaranteed someday. So do the things today. Say what you want to say today. Show up as who you want to be, today. If you know me, you know I wear my heart on my sleeve. Even more so now. There’s no more holding myself back, hoping people know how I feel or not showing up for myself in the things I love about my life. Someday is today. Each day we get is really like getting a winning lotto ticket every morning.

I approve of myself. 🩷

Sometimes is is easier to pretend than to be real. It's easier for me to pretend that I am ok. To pretend I am not racked with hurt jealousy fear bitterness confusion insufficiencies doubt failure frustration and the list goes on... Because doesn't fake live longer? I mean, like, forever? Doesn't the artificial end up superior in the race for longevity? It is plastic and perfect, streamlined and efficient. From Barbie in the dream house to the nails on my fingertips to the fruit in the…