I think for me, it was realizing how much I didn’t listen to my body and that I let myself be in more pain than I ever should’ve let myself be in. I felt that pain for too long, pushed it aside thinking I was just weak, and my body fell into disrepair. I finally found medication that works for me and helps my body be the best body it can be for me now, though some of my issues were preventable and that’s hard too. Listen to your body, care for it, and give it what it needs to heal.

Honestly losing my support system has been the hardest thing. I already have the hardest time talking to people because of my social anxiety... making friends is impossible for me.. so it's been super difficult navigating that and trying to get used to new people.