This month we pause to honor two journeys that touch countless lives: Mental Health Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Both remind us of the battles we carry within and the battles we carry in our bodies. They remind us of the silent nights, the moments gasping for air, the tears no one sees, and the victories that do not always make headlines.
We honor the struggles, the heavy weight of anxiety, the fear of diagnosis, the sleepless nights, the questions without answers.
We honor the survival, the deep breaths, the treatment plans, the counseling sessions, the quiet prayers, the sheer will to rise again.
We honor the stories, the voices that speak through pain and triumph, the courage to tell the truth, the wisdom shared to guide another.
We honor the clarity, the freedom that comes when the mind finds rest, when the body begins to heal, when joy dares to return.
To anyone carrying the weight of these journeys: you are not alone. There is help. There is hope. There is healing in tending to your mind and body. Reaching out for support is not weakness. It is the truest act of resilience.
-💚Protect your peace.
-💗Nurture your body.
-💚Celebrate your story.
Today, we rise together, for every survivor, every fighter, every soul still searching for air.
Two journeys, one strength.
Be Good to Yourself!
Nikki Sterling (Paragonwords)
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