Reflecting on a Year of Growth, Acceptance, and Healing

Hello friends,

I am not the best at being consistent with blog posts but I'm going to try better :).

This past year has been a journey—one with both beautiful moments and times I can only describe as feeling like rock bottom. For several months, I found myself in the depths of depression, grappling with a relapse that brought old struggles back to the surface. It felt like a battle every day, a constant push against the weight of sadness, fatigue, and self-doubt.

There were days when getting out of bed was a victory, and other days when simply breathing through the anxiety was the best I could do. Therapy became a lifeline, helping me understand not only my own experiences but also the mental health history within my family that has impacted me in ways I hadn’t fully realized until now.

Throughout this process, I learned that accepting these parts of myself—and my family’s story—is a critical part of healing. I’ve also realized that sharing these experiences openly has a power of its own. I want to break down the stigma around mental health, both for myself and for others who feel trapped by it. Finding peace with these challenges and embracing my journey has been one of the greatest gifts I could give myself.

To anyone who feels alone in their battles with mental health: I understand, and you are not alone. By sharing my story, I hope to offer a bit of encouragement for others to seek help, find support, and realize that healing is not linear—but it is possible.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me. Here’s to another year of resilience, growth, and acceptance.

Petra x