The Good Fight
So you’ve fought the good fight.
For you the road from there to here wasn’t always easy. Or straight. Or marked with clear understandable signs. Maybe the road you’ve traveled to get to where you stand now, sucked. Big time.
Or the beginning was just okay. Average. No major tragedies, but not the supportive or loving surroundings you craved. You were a kid. No matter what happened then, you weren’t necessarily in charge of that leg of the journey. Bigger smarter adults drove the bus and you were cool going along for the ride because you were a kid — not much leverage, right?
Then you grew up. Joined the big leagues. Made your own choices.
You lived and (figuratively) died by the times you said “YES” when maybe the best answer was “No, thank you.”
“Yes, I’ll have another drink.”
“Yes, I’ll date you/marry you.”
“Yes, I’ll take this job.”
“Yes, I’ll lend you money.”
“Yes, of course I trust you.”
Conversely, what about all the times you said “NOPE” (too quickly) when saying “yes” may have made things…easier? Nicer? Better? Less freaking complicated! Ah, hindsight.
After all the shit we put ourselves through, it’s a wonder that we’re still standing.
Let’s sum up: You made some good choices and…not-so-good ones.
Okay, so you fucked up plenty of times. But utilizing basic survival tactics — pigheadedness, drive, curiosity, focus, determination, willpower, sacrifice, fear, etc. — you are still here. Pretty cool when you look back, right?
It’s a long slog to get from being a dependent child to a functioning mature adult. And it ain’t always pretty. Take a breath, relax and reflect on how far you’ve come.
Love yourself for fighting the good fight. You’re here now. Carry on. No looking back.
BE F-G AWESOME TODAY!
Original graphic: Stephanie DelTorchio
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