Resilience isn’t just strength—it’s survival. And while it’s shaped us, it’s also exhausted us. After my mom died, people kept telling me how strong I was. But all I could think was: I wish I didn’t have to be.

Instead of praising resilience, remind people they don’t have to be strong. Celebrate their rest as much as their survival. Let them exist without expectation.

Reflecting on 2024: A year of healing, growth, and rediscovery. Dive into a journey of shedding layers, rebuilding self-worth, and finding gratitude in life’s challenges. Here’s to embracing transformation in 2025.