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July was a difficult month for me.

Which feels strange to say, because on the outside, it probably looked like an incredible one.

I travelled to beautiful places. I facilitated. I trained. I met amazing people. I had experiences I’ll never forget.

But behind the photos and the beautiful moments, July challenged me in ways I wasn’t expecting.

I was triggered more times than I’d like to admit, and there were moments where I reacted from a deeply emotional place that I’m not proud of. Things didn’t unfold the way I had hoped they would, on many occasions.

My training didn’t go as planned, and I was forced to learn some pretty valuable lessons.

I felt unwanted in a place I deeply loved. I felt hurt by people I cared about. I questioned myself, my choices, my path… almost everything.

And honestly, I was exhausted.

For most of the month I felt burnt out, unmotivated and disconnected from myself. There were moments where I wondered what I was even doing and whether I still wanted any of it.

Because Instagram doesn’t show that part.

It shows the sunsets, the travel, the magic, the beautiful experiences.

It doesn’t always show the messy, uncertain, emotional human being behind the camera.

And yet, one of the biggest gifts of this month was the people around me.

The people who showed up. Who listened. Who held space. Who reminded me who I am when I had forgotten. Who loved me even when I wasn’t showing up as the best version of myself.

I’m incredibly grateful for every person who was a rock for me this month.

For loving me through the messy parts.
For accepting me when I was emotional, exhausted, confused and human.
For reminding me that I don’t have to have it all figured out.

I finally feel like I’m coming back to myself.

And I’m walking into August with a much softer heart, a few more lessons, a lot more self-awareness, and an enormous amount of gratitude.

Thank you to the people who held me this month.

You know who you are 🤍
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