Lately, I haven’t felt like myself, and honestly, I don’t even know who I am anymore. 💔 Between being diagnosed with MS, watching my body change, going through pregnancy, becoming a mother, and trying to keep up with life while battling something I can’t control, I feel like I’ve lost a part of myself along the way. I miss the old me. I miss my old body, my energy, my confidence, and the person I was before everything changed. I miss being able to do things without constantly worrying about my health. I miss feeling comfortable in my own skin. I miss feeling like ME. I love my son more than words could ever explain, but I would be lying if I said this journey hasn’t been hard. You can be grateful for your blessings and still grieve the parts of yourself you feel you’ve lost. You can love being a mother and still struggle with the changes that come with it. Some days, I’m just trying to make it through the day without falling apart. Everyone sees me showing up, going to work, being a mom, and continuing to push through, but they don’t always see the emotional battle happening behind the scenes. I’m learning that I can be thankful for my life and still admit that I’m struggling with it. I’m learning that I don’t have to be strong every day, and that it’s okay to not be okay. Right now, I’m just trying to find myself again. Trying to learn to love the body I’m in, accept the things I cannot change, and give myself grace through a season of life I never imagined I’d be navigating. I don’t know exactly who I’m becoming, but I hope one day I look in the mirror and recognize myself again. Not just physically, but mentally and emotionally, too. I’m still here. I’m still fighting. I’m just tired of having to be strong through everything. 🤍🥹