I Went Through It Alone So Others Don’t Have To
Turning past pain into purpose and helping others find the support I never had.
Over the weekend, I had a conversation that reminded me exactly why I went through what I did.
A mom reached out for help because her daughter, who is still in middle school, is battling an eating disorder.
This poor little girl is about the same age as my niece and that realization hit me hard.
It breaks my heart to imagine anyone that young facing the same struggles I did!
As the mom described her daughter's habits, words, and struggles, I realized I had done the EXACT same things. It hurt to hear, but also filled me with such a deep sense of purpose.
I know that pain because I lived it.
I healed on my own, with no support.
Now I can help others find their way through with the support I never had.
One of the reminders I hold onto every day is that, "Things happen for us, not to us."
This conversation brought that truth full circle because now I can be the person I once needed for someone else.
If you or someone you love is struggling or you just want to better understand what they might be facing behind closed doors, please know my inbox is always open.
You are never alone❤️
