I cried myself to sleep

Say I never mattered

For the past 5 years, I cried myself to sleep

I was trapped in a living situation that drained me mentally and physically

To the point where I couldn’t even walk

These were supposed to be the years when I could cherish the wonderful milestones my daughter was reaching, as she blossomed into a beautiful little girl

However, all I can remember is pain and despair

Instead of growing my business and thriving

I spent every night curled up at the foot of my daughter’s bed

Unable to sleep,

Function

Or truly live

It was a never-ending loop of just existing…

But then, I discovered LinkedIn

It became a window of hope in my life

Through it, I connected with people who lifted my spirits and motivated me to start moving again

LinkedIn gave me the opportunity to regain control of my life

It provided me with access to my own money and the flexibility to work around my daughter’s needs

Today may be a bad day, but I can confidently say that I experience more good days than bad now

Things are moving in the right direction

Although I still have a lot of fighting and pain to work through

I am no longer imprisoned by the agony of crying myself to sleep each night

I never have to return to that dreadful living situation again

I understand that not every day will be perfect

But I am embracing life once more

I am taking steps forward

And I am free

Remember, even on the toughest days, keep pushing forward

You have already come so far, and there is so much more waiting for you!

Embrace the progress you have made and continue to believe in yourself

You have the strength within you to conquer any challenge that comes your way

Keep moving
Keep growing
Keep living

You are on the path to a brighter future

And I am here cheering you on every step of the way!

SJ ❤️

Published by Stephanie Jane

Visual Designer | Content Creator | Curly Linguist

4 thoughts on “I cried myself to sleep

  1. Well – I listened to you speaking some time ago – where you gave some short comments about your experiences.
    You are a great example what a person can do when he/she utilises the possibilities in life.
    Admire your humour and spirit. Continue the good work – and keep your film-star qualities alive!

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