The Hero’s Path

My friends already know this about my life...
But ever since May, I’ve been a frequent visitor
at hospitals, doctors’ offices, and pet clinics.

Every. Single. Week.

And most of the time, it’s something completely
random and unexpected.

In general, my family is healthy and well.

But last week, I clocked in seven hours at the doctors’.
And this week, it has been eight…
Not counting the time it’s taken to get to appointments and back.

It’s an enormous toll on the body and heart…
Going through procedures, regulating my own nervous system,
and holding space to help my children
(and our cat) feel safe, too.

And then there’s the decision-making...
When you don’t know what’s the best choice,
but you still have to make one with the information you’ve got.

Not to mention when you hear news you didn’t really want to hear.
And face emotions that aren’t always comfortable to feel.
But you feel them anyway, because there’s no other choice but
to face what’s real.

Some weeks, it feels exhausting just to be well.
And these last few weeks have been just that.

And yet...
Whenever I feel overwhelmed...
I remind myself -

I am the hero of my story.
And I trust that this path is leading me
somewhere meaningful.

When it feels like there’s nothing left in me…
This reminder is what gives me strength.

I am the hero of my own life.
I am the hero of my story.
I am the hero of my journey.

And for anyone else walking through their own hard days -
maybe it’s helpful to remember that you, too,
are the hero of yours.

You’re already doing the brave work of showing up
and making the best choices you can.

Every step you take, no matter how hard,
is part of the strength that’s growing
within you.

With love,
E.