02/23/2026
If you feel like life is handing you more than you can handle right now it makes sense that you’re frustrated.
A lot is being asked of us right now. We’re taking care of our children, our aging parents, our partners - that by itself is an emotional load. But then add in that we’re also coming to terms with parts of ourselves that we don’t relate to anymore and dealing with the grief of those letting those parts go.
Of course there’s irritation, anger, or burnout mixed in. We’re all feeling very raw. Very human.
You’re allowed to be upset. You’re allowed to vent and have a reaction. The only thing that doesn’t help is staying there long enough that it starts running the show - becoming reactionary instead of consciously responding.
Frustration is information.
It’s pointing toward something that needs care, support, or a different approach.
When you respond to it instead of fighting it, things start to shift.
Life doesn’t need to be perfect to know you’re making progress. You don’t have to wait for everything to resolve before you decide life is worth living right now.
You’re allowed to take a step forward even as things are still working themselves out.