The thing about healing is that it happens slowly and subtly. Eight years ago, before everything happened, I could do as many extracurricular activities as I pleased. The amount and workload never affected me. Then everything happened, and I went into survival mode. I could barely get through a job, let alone extracurriculars.
I wouldn’t have imagined I’d be able to work a full-time job and full-time study. But here I am. It just happened. Doing both. And I’m managing. But that’s the thing about healing. You’re in crisis mode, barely able to make it out the front door. Slowly, every day, pieces of you are put back together. Until you’re in the midst of juggling everything to make sure you’re in the right place at the right time.
Then, it hits you as you realise four years ago you weren’t able to do this. Even the thought of it would make your head explode. But look at you now.
-Katie
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