An Update On My Current Journey
Sometimes, life has its way of biting us on the backside. The powers that may be have the ability to launch challenges at us like boulders from a cannon. Recently, I’ve found myself falling upon incredibly stressful times at a time when I’m supposed to be happy. Online harassment, attempts to breach my privacy and the mental toll that has accompanied these uncomfortable moments have been incredibly daunting. However, despite these struggles, I have remained proud of myself and I still have the same newfound hope for the future that has been fuelling me for the past few months. Come along as I share an update on my journey and the hurdles that have lay in my path.
My Struggles:
Online harassment is an unfortunate constant in modern society. For months and months, I have found myself the target of relentless attempts to invade my privacy. Every aspect of my presence online has been attempted to be breached through login attempts and countless emails. This has even included my details with the NHS (National Health Service) which includes private medical notes. Such breaches of privacy have caused incredible upset and a sense of alarm inside my mind. It is starting to feel like a constant battle to safeguard my personal information and, above all else, keep my peace of mind.
Embracing the Future:
However, although I have felt very mentally drained, significance continues to be restored in my life through work and social connections. I feel like I’ve transitioned perfectly in terms of my job and I’m immensely proud of myself. I’m filled with incredible hope for the future and I have started to create wish lists and goals for where I want my life to be in the coming years. Now that I am more financially stable, I can finally focus on saving up for a new home and adopting a dog into our family. I cannot wait to travel the world and I plan on going on at least one holiday a year.
Another personal milestone of mine that I am proud of is my change in medication. For the first time in over three years, I am not taking an antidepressant anymore. This is one of the most significant steps of my journey so far as it means I have learned how to manage my emotions without depending on medication. This is such a significant step because it means the effort I have put in through therapy and lifestyle changes is finally starting to pay off and once again I feel free.
To conclude, life is constantly full of ups and downs, and there’s not a whole lot we can do about it other than being vigilant of people and ourselves. But with vigilance comes optimism and with optimism comes pride. It’s essential to remember that even in life’s hardest moments there is always potential for growth and hope. I have also learned that change is not a thing to be afraid of, but rather a chance to evolve. Thank you for taking the time to read my article, and I wish you all the best for the road ahead.
