It is time for me to be gentle with myself, to show myself kindness and compassion, knowing I deserve it. It is okay. Everything is okay, I am okay. I know it feels like one step forward, two steps back but it is so important to remind yourself of how far you’ve truly come and remember that progress is not linear, healing is not linear. It is so important to look back on your journey and see the true progress. Me a few months ago would not believe the things I have done and how I feel today. I have come so far.

True progress is being present. Every step counts. Every teeny tiny seemly insignificant step counts and will add up. Take a step back and see the bigger picture. I can now recognise my body’s signs and symptoms of disregulation, I can notice the real beginning of a spiral not only once I’m trapped. I now know how to help myself, how to get out and I know what I need. I choose me.

Every day I choose me is a day I progress. You can do this. Step by step. One day you will look back from the top of the mountain and remember this day and think how proud of yourself you are and how grateful you are to your now self for keeping going.


Love ora x