Day 1: The First Page of the Rest of My Life

Posted on: 28 Jul 2025

Category: Personal Journey, Healing, New Beginnings

This is Day 1.

Not just of this blog, but of choosing myself.
Of showing up for the woman I forgot in the chaos of being everything for everyone else.
Of allowing my voice to be louder than my fears.
Of believing that it’s never too late to begin again.

Why I’m Here

This blog isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being real.
I’ve lived through storms that no one saw coming.
I’ve loved people who didn’t know how to love me back.
I’ve stayed quiet when I should’ve roared.
I’ve started over more times than I can count.

And now I’m here—not to give advice, but to offer a mirror.
If you’ve ever felt like your story was too messy to share, I hope you’ll find comfort here.
If you’ve ever looked at your reflection and wondered where you went, I hope you’ll find pieces of yourself in my words.

💭 Today’s Reflection Prompt:

What do you need to let go of to step fully into the next chapter of your life?

Write it in your journal.
Whisper it to the wind.
Drop it in the comments.
Just… speak it. Set it free.

🎶 Today’s Soundtrack:

“It’s Not Over” – Daughtry
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/3WkW8Jxzy0PgnwRbZbZp1N

Because your story isn’t finished.

(If link does not function, left click - highlight, right click - chose option; go to https://open.spotify.com/track/3WkW8Jxzy0PgnwRbZbZp1N)

🌿 Closing Words

I don’t know where this road leads,
and for once… I’m okay with that.

This is The Next Chapter—and it begins today,
with me… and with you.

Welcome to the journey.
With grace,
Stacey