“Sometimes you have to go backwards and make mistakes to grow”

[Water-Lily]

An Instagram reel talking about the benefits of going back to go forward popped up a few days ago

It honestly made me smile watching it and reflect

Since I've come to see how toxic things are at home, I beat myself up for having gone back home years ago. How I didn't listen to people who told me my dad would never change/doesn't care (I don't know if I still entirely agree with that sentiment/maybe it's the trauma talking) but, maybe I needed to see how bad things truly were again to move on

And now I am going to college this September away from everyone

I'll still be in close proximity so if I ever need a home cooked meal or some assistance that will be present

But I'll be away and be able to focus on me again. Just worried about dealing with roomate conflict

 

[Dogged fellow]

Mistakes will always result in growth, recognizing that is alway a huge step in bettering yourself and your mental state. The simple truth is in life you will fail, miserably even that doesnt mean its impossible to get back up and even higher by learning how to avoid these mistakes. I hope that you will be alright with you new roomate.