The end of 2020

Can we all come to an agreement here, that the phrase “where do I even start?” is now an understatement for this entire year?

I, personally, have experienced a variety of 2020 changes: a First Family crisis, a pandemic, a long-distance relationship, parenting a budding toddler during a state-of-emergency, a loss of a parent, a family medical crisis, a First-Holiday grief, a change of jobs, and a few panic attacks. There could be more, but we all have a natural level of dissociation that I believe occurred in the midst of staying afloat.

This year has been brutal, but also a year of growth. That may be cliché, but it’s 100% true for me. I have learned:

-I can state my boundaries and still manage my emotions.
-Family disruption is sometimes really, really healthy.
-I am impatient.
-I don’t actually have to be Type A to be proud of myself.
-Making big leaps is scary, and good.
-Family is important.
-Privacy bring peace.

Your turn:

What have you experienced this year? How have you coped? And what are you proud of?

Reach out. I’d love to hear more.