Week 38: Celebrating How Far I’ve Come

Reflecting on the person I was versus who I am now

There was a time when I couldn’t even imagine being where I am today. Back then, I was buried in self-doubt, tangled up in codependency, and constantly trying to measure my worth through the eyes of others. I said yes when I wanted to say no. I bent myself into shapes that didn’t even look like me, all for the sake of being accepted and loved.

Looking back, I see a woman who was tired, lost, and afraid of her own voice. I didn’t know how to set boundaries, and I didn’t believe I deserved peace or happiness unless someone else gave it to me.

But today? I’m not that woman anymore.

I’ve grown into someone who understands that my worth isn’t negotiable. I don’t need to beg for love or shrink myself to fit someone else’s version of “enough.” I can sit with myself, alone, and actually feel content. I’ve learned how to pause, breathe, and recognize that I don’t need to control everything to be safe.

The Person I Was

• Driven by fear of rejection
• Constantly people-pleasing
• Disconnected from my own needs and desires
• Unsure of who I really was

The Person I Am Now

• Rooted in self-respect and self-trust
• Comfortable saying no without guilt (Ok, maybe not comfortable but I can do it anyway!)
• Open to love and connection without losing myself
• Living a life that feels like mine, not someone else’s

The journey wasn’t fast or easy. It was made up of small shifts, hard lessons, and moments where I wanted to give up. But I didn’t. I kept going, even when it was messy. And now I can look back and truly celebrate how far I’ve come.

This isn’t the end. It’s just another step in the ongoing journey. But today, I pause and honor the growth, the resilience, and the courage it took to get here.

Because the truth is, the woman I am today is proof that healing is possible.

When you look back at the person you used to be, what’s one change you’re most proud of today?

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Join me on this blogging challenge. Visit the page and download the PDF. I would love to read your story! 

• Week 38 – Blogging Challenge for Codependency Recovery:
  • What Progress Looks Like (Not Perfection): Reflect on embracing imperfection.
• Week 38– Blogging Challenge for Advanced Codependency Recovery:
  • Celebrating How Far I’ve Come: Reflect on the person you were versus who you are now.

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