Struggles Don’t Mean You’re Broken

We all have struggles. Even the people who seem to have it all together. Even the ones who are always there to lift others up. Healing isn’t a straight line—it’s a journey. And no matter how much work we’ve done, life has a way of bringing up new challenges that make it feel like we’re back in the middle of the battle.

Over the past few years, I’ve done a lot of self-work and made it my mission to guide others on their own healing journeys. But let me be clear—this doesn’t mean I’m perfect or immune to struggle. Far from it. I’ve learned to accept that there will be seasons in my life where I need to pause, reflect, and begin the healing process again. And that awareness has changed everything for me.

When struggles surface, I no longer see them as failures or setbacks. Instead, I take them as invitations to reconnect with myself. Sometimes that means meditation. Other times it’s journaling, or even allowing myself to sit with a song that mirrors what I’m feeling. The practice doesn’t matter as much as the intention: slowing down, listening, and honoring what my soul needs in the moment.

And here’s the truth for all of us—struggle doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’re human. Every time we step back and tend to ourselves, we build resilience, wisdom, and compassion—not just for us, but for the people we’re here to impact.

3 Ways to Honor Your Healing When Struggles Resurface

1. Pause and Acknowledge
   Instead of rushing past the discomfort, give yourself permission to notice what you’re feeling. Simply naming your emotions—stress, sadness, frustration—creates space for healing to begin.

2. Choose a Supportive Outlet
   Healing doesn’t look the same for everyone. For you, it might be meditation or prayer. For someone else, it could be journaling, going for a walk, or listening to music that matches the emotion. Trust your intuition and let it guide you.

3. Practice Self-Compassion
   Remind yourself that revisiting your healing doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you’re courageous enough to face what’s rising within you. Treat yourself with the same kindness you’d extend to a dear friend.

Healing is not about arriving at a place where nothing ever hurts again—it’s about building a relationship with yourself so strong that you can walk through whatever comes your way. When struggles rise up, let them be your reminder: it’s time to reconnect, listen, and give your soul what it needs.