No matter who you are, or where you are from, we can probably all agree that 2020 was one roller coaster of a year.
Personally, the year started off all right. I was pregnant with baby No. 2, dealing with hyperemesis gravidarum again, and just counting down the days until I gave birth. I assumed everything would get better once my son was born because I wouldn’t be so sick and miserable anymore … but I was so wrong.
On March 13, I went into labor
So for that, I want to thank 2020
I want to thank 2020 for being the year I slowed down and appreciated the little things.
I want to thank 2020 for being the year that brought me closer to those who are truly there for me, and further disconnected from those who are not.
I want to thank 2020 for the hard lessons. Despite the growing pains being so painful, they were necessary and I am stronger and better for it all.
2020 is the year I began standing up for myself
The year my confidence in myself began to build. The year I began confronting my issues head on (well, at least trying to). The year I began to focus on being a better mother, wife, friend, and family member to those around me.
I really hope that everyone can reflect on this year and see it for what it hopefully was: a difficult year full of amazing life lessons.
And even though I'm able to acknowledge the upsides of the year, that definitely doesn't erase all the downsides. So keeping that in mind, I can happily say goodbye to 2020. It was an interesting year, to say the least, but I am so excited for 2021 and everything that it will bring.
