This may feel like ‘just another Christmas’ to some. 2025 has been a challenging year, with numerous lows. But so often I’m left thinking only of what I have missed out on or need to change. 2025 is a year that I attach many regrets, personally linked to my progress and recovery choices. I feel that I’ve missed out on many positive opportunities, chances to change my mindset and mental space. But, instead, I’ve relapsed, felt stuck, numb, lonely and empty. I’ve come to understand that there have been many moments when I felt proud, productive, genuinely happy and confident within this year too. I have returned my focus to education throughout 2025. I have lived independently for almost 8 months. I have tackled travelling alone, moving community mental health teams, using public transport, made lifelong friendships, put myself first, and I’ve made it to the Christmas season. The 1st Christmas in my own home… this was something I never thought I’d be saying so soon in my journey! But at the age of 25 next week, I’m extremely proud of where I’ve been to where I am now. There have been many crisis points recently, times have been very, very tough, but look at what you’ve got through in a year! Take that it! You’ve made it through another year! You did that, no one else!
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