Meeting Myself Where I Am

Recently, I finally mustered the courage to get back on the trail on my mountain bike. In October 2024, I took a hard fall. Although my symptoms have improved, I’m still navigating ongoing challenges. The more surprising and impactful realization I’ve had is how this has challenged the identities I hold so strongly. I didn’t expect how much fear I feel when these expectations are challenged and not easily accessible. I'm still learning, adapting, and practicing self-compassion and forgiveness. And I'm finding that the more I am willing to meet myself exactly where I am, the more open and compassionate I can be, not just with myself, but with others navigating their own identity shifts and losses.