Compare this September to last September. What feels the same or different?
When I look back at last September compared to this one, I can see how much has shifted — not just in my circumstances, but in the kind of challenges I’m facing.
Last September felt like survival mode. My job had cut my hours, money was tight, and I was juggling school while recovering from a broken ankle. It was a season of frustration and uncertainty, but also small joys — like concerts that lifted my spirits and the milestone of finally owning a car. Those moments reminded me that even in the mess, there were reasons to keep moving forward.
This September feels like adulting on hard mode. Instead of ankle drama, I’m navigating Hector’s accident recovery, financial stress, wedding planning, and even considering a lawsuit. The weight of responsibility feels heavier, but so does my awareness of what truly matters — that we’re still here, still pushing through.
What feels the same is the chaos: the sense that life rarely slows down enough to catch my breath. What feels different is the kind of storms I’m weathering now. They’re bigger, more complicated, and more “adult” in every way. And yet, there’s growth in that. It may not look like peace, but it does look like resilience.
