May 17, 2025
Today was a pretty good day overall.
It started with a grocery run with my husband. Now, I know that might not sound like a big deal to most people, but for someone living with chronic illness, it absolutely is. Crowds, noise, and the physical effort — it all adds up. My anxiety always spikes when I leave the house, especially when I know I’ll be around a lot of people. Thankfully, my husband has this calming presence that helps me push through. If I can just get out the door with him, the rest usually feels manageable… even if it still wears me out.
After a quick lunch, I was back out the door — this time with my daughter. She’s dealing with an infected tooth, so we took a trip to the ER. Miraculously, we were in and out in less than 30 minutes. Then came the pharmacy stop to get her prescription filled.
By the time we got home from that adventure, I was completely wiped. So I did what I’ve learned to do without guilt. I lay down and rested.
When I got back up, I felt a little better. And I used that energy to do something important: I finished the last part of my final exam for RWS. Now all that’s left is waiting to find out if I passed.
Every part of today, from grocery shopping, to being there for my daughter, to completing something big for myself reminded me that progress doesn’t always look flashy. Sometimes, it looks like showing up anyway, resting when needed, and finishing what you start. 🌿
The dogs are snoring. I’m signing off. See you tomorrow. 💜
