Finding Joy in Adversity's Wake

I did a lot of jumping in beautiful places this year! And there’s a reason for that! 📷 @dashaslens >2023 Highs Lows & Lessons< The year started out rough tbh but got much better as it went along •In January we lost our pup Lua suddenly and putting her down was one of the hardest decisions of my life •In March I found out I was pregnant for the first time, after trying for 2 solid years, finding out I needed surgery (which I got 8 months prior) and giving up on pregnancy •Soon after, at around 7 weeks, I miscarried and it was one of the hardest mentally and physically experiences of my life •Not 2 days after my miscarriage, my closest friend at the time started ignoring me over something petty and I learned to trust my instincts about people •The year followed with me doubling down on nurturing the positive relationships in had •I started going to therapy again and learned my non-negotiable in relationships which are honesty and healthy communication •I decided that I was going to stop waiting for the next thing to happen. For years I was just stagnant, planning for a life of being a mom that I realized might never happen •So I mourned while creating a life that was incredibly fulfilling if that day never comes •I traveled countless times with friends, my husband and family •I worked hard on myself and my relationships •I took it easy on my body and my mind, and learned to not take things personally I don’t have some big ah-ha except - in feeling stuck, mistreated, angry at the world and other people, I made a decision to turn my life into something that *I* wanted it to look like. I made decisions to do what I love, made decisions to be a better partner and friend, and made decisions to work towards healing my anger around the way life was happening Here’s to a kinder, softer, more fun, and more healing 2024. Thanks so much for hanging around with me over the last year! . . . #winterhiking #womenwhohike #outdoorwomen #exploremore #mountaingirls #womenwhohikecolorado #nationalparks #healing #2023