This month's question:
What is one event in your life that you wish you could change, and how would you change it?
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What is one event in your life that you wish you could change, and how would you change it?
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May 23's question:
What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced in the past year?
May 23's question:
When was the last time you felt lonely, and what made you feel that way?
April 23's question:
Is there a family tradition from your childhood that you have instilled, or would like to one day instil, in your own family?
March 23's question:
Who was your most influential teacher in school? What impact did they have on your life?
February 23's question:
What is the kindest thing someone has done for you in the past year?
January 23's question:
What has been your biggest victory in the past year?
December 22's question:
When was the last time you felt brave? What were you doing that made you feel that way?
Anonymous
There are so many things I’ve thought about instantly, like: Why did I stay 6 years in a toxic, unhealthy, emotionally abusive relationship?
or, had I looked at our move overseas as if it was temporary and not forever, I might have enjoyed it more, instead of stressing the whole time how we would make it work…
However, both of those pretty stressful times in my life, helped me become stronger, wiser, smarter, softer, more empathetic and if I changed that, I’d change me.
So as much as I sometimes wish I could change things, I know things are exactly the way they happened for a reason.
Anonymous
My parents falling out of love & watching it. I donβt think there would be anything I could do to change it. It was hard to see but it made me value the kind of love I would like to experience one day.
Anonymous
Having covid. The trauma of it. Resulting in PTSD and deep anxiety. The disconnect it caused with me and my breastfeeding baby at the time. Her dad had to become the sole provider for her as my milk stopped and I was hospitalized. The side effects. Exhaustion. Brain fog. Being on medication. In my ideal world, covid not happening would be what I would change
Anonymous
I have experienced many things in life that have affected me deeply and greatly. But looking back on all of those experiences, I donβt think I would change a single one. They have all happened to bring me to the place I am at and become the person I am today. It is easier to look back and think how you would change a choice you made or whatever you did but that is from a place of higher knowledge and growth. Everything happens for a reason β€οΈ