12/23/2025
Healing, progress, and growth rarely look the way we expect them to.
We want change to be linear, quick, and obvious. We want clear steps and visible results. But real growth does not work that way.
As humans living complex lives, learning ourselves, understanding patterns, unlearning old habits, and building new ones is messy. It often looks less like a straight line and more like a string of tangled lights. You pull from one end, make progress, and suddenly hit a knot you didn't see coming.
That doesn't mean you're failing. It means you're doing the work.
If you are showing up, reflecting, trying again, and choosing growth, be patient with yourself. Notice the small wins. Give yourself credit for effort, not just outcomes. Offer yourself grace when you stumble.
Healing is not about perfection. It is about persistence. Every step, even the messy ones, is part of the process.
🦄Jessica
