Hey guys!
So last week, I asked you guys to submit topics that I could touch on in my new ‘Ask a Dietitian’ series. I actually got a few questions about my personal life… sometimes I forget that we read blogs and get a little curious/invested in someone’s life (I do it too). I still feel kind of weird writing this kind of stuff here for the internet to read, but I also like being open and honest.
I have been jotting down so many thoughts over the course of the past year, and I really hope there will be a time later on down the road when I can share these with you. But for the time being, at least until my divorce has been finalized, I am going to hold off on directly talking about all of that for now. Until then, I thought I’d just share my thoughts on how I’ve been doing.
Deciding to end a marriage, while mutual, is definitely hard, disappointing and honestly embarrassing. Regardless of the circumstances, sharing your life with someone for almost a decade and then ending that is truly devastating on so many levels.
But the beautiful thing about life is that we can go through situations that are sad, lonely and kind of scary only to look back and realize how strong, independent and resilient we are. That’s kind of the place where I’m at now.
Going through crappy times also serves as a great reminder for some important life lessons: Your family loves you and wants you to be happy. They will support you and stand behind you no matter what. And nothing can beat your best friends. Having people who know you inside and out, won’t judge you, but will also be brutally honest with you is truly invaluable. I don’t know how I would have made it to where I am without them.
So I’d just like to say this to anyone out there reading who is not in the best place in life: there is light at the end of the tunnel, I promise. Sometimes making a big decision is scary, but if the end result will bring you happiness then the journey will be worth it. Just have faith and know that you will wake up each morning to a brand new day.
<3 Sam
I had the same thoughts about last year. If I could only tell my (year ago) self to relax a bit because things usually work out!
Yes, things usually work themselves out in the end
I love this post. There have definitely been times when I’ve questioned myself or my abilities, and then looked back to affirm that I am strong and able to go through hard times.
Yep, I think it is just a part of life
Love your positive attitude. It’s so hard to see the good in everything, especially when times are tough. But it truly is a wonderful thing getting up every morning and living our lives. We get to write our own story, so we might as well try to write the best one we can!
Definitely :)
Yes! Everything you said is so true!
While I’m pretty comfortable sharing about ME, when it comes to sharing about personal things involving other members of my family (even if I may no longer be married to that person) seems a bit too personal and maybe even disrespectful.
Completely agree. Even talking about it with people IRL feels kind of icky.
Hey Sam, thanks for sharing your positive thoughts. I can only imagine how hard it was to go through the divorce, but ultimately if it allows you to be happier in this next chapter of your life then it was an obstacle worth facing head on. You are smart and beautiful and a fun blogger – cheers to your next adventure in love and life!
Thanks for your sweet reply, Kristina. It brightened my day! I hope you’re having a nice weekend :)
xoxo! As cheesy as it sounds, everything happens for a reason… and while you can’t see the reason now, you will see it someday. You are a strong and beautiful woman!
Thanks, Lora :)
This is so inspirational, you’re such an amazing & strong woman!
xoxo, SS
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