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Happy New Year!

What. A. Year. Am I right? 

Looking back on 2018, a few words come to mind: exhaustion, setbacks, gratitude and perspective. 

The last 12 months didn’t come without its share of challenges. I lost my job, broke up with my boyfriend, and moved in with my parents. My headaches, migraines,
fatigue and visual snow were debilitating and I spent more days in bed than not. 

Conclusion: It was a tough year. BUT, I am tougher (is tougher a word? Or is it like funner? And I should be saying more tough? In case you were wondering, I didn’t learn how to spell in 2018). 

Despite the above setbacks, actually I think it’s because of them, I am happier now than I have ever been. I have learned to stop, to feel, and to appreciate the beauty in my day to day life. Before my injury, I was never really present and was so focused on the one or two things I didn’t have. Now, I am just so grateful for every little thing (this includes you!). Thank you for all of your love, encouragement and support and for following me on this journey  — I am here because of you. 

As we move into a new year, I am full of hope and excitement. Hope that I will find a medication that will take away some of my pain and excitement for where this journey will take me. 

I can’t wait!

Let’s take the lessons and blessings of 2018 with us and make 2019 a year to remember. How does that sound? Who’s with me? 

Happy New Year to you and yours! 

With lots of love always, 

K
Xoxo

Comments

  1. Unknown6 October 2019 at 08:16

    im with you, hang in there, life with tbi is a daily struggle. 2020 not to far away

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