Published: November 7, 2024 at 1:54:47 PM
Most people won't share this but i will
I wanted to be real with you all about why I've been a bit quiet elsewhere. Life has thrown me some challenges, and it’s hit me in ways I didn’t expect. Health has been shaky, and it’s been hard to keep steady through it all. My world has shifted in ways that make everything feel a bit uncertain right now, and I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t overwhelming at times.
I’ve tried to be honest with you guys about my journey—breaking free from an Islamic household where so much of my life was controlled, stepping into adulthood with so much to figure out on my own, managing university, and learning to care for my body in ways I was never taught. Every step has been heavy, as I work through years of feeling held back, figuring out who I am, what I want, and how to be there for myself in a way I wasn’t before. And let’s be real: finding confidence after years of doubt and insecurity is its own battle.
But being here, with you all, makes it easier.
Even when things feel heavy, the support I feel from you lifts me up in a way I can’t explain. You distract me from the hard parts, remind me of the joy and the excitement that’s still out there. Chatting with you, sharing these moments—it’s honestly the highlight of my day and brings me strength, no matter what else is going on. Things may be tough right now, but I’m not going anywhere on here! Being with you all brings me a sense of purpose and excitement I wouldn’t trade for anything.
Thank you, truly, for being here for me. It’s because of you that I feel a little less alone in all this, and I can’t tell you how much that means. I’m here, and I’m so grateful for all of you 💖