day 14- metamorphosis
TW: TBI, Cancer, abusive relationships, narcissistic roommates, toxic people, how scary the world is, depression, anxiety.
WC: 660
6/23/2026
Amazing how you can look back on your life and see how far you’ve come, all the struggles you’ve overcame, all the things in life that pop up like a roadblock to delay you in life, and the small accomplishments that you achieve along the way. From illnesses like a brain injury and cancer effecting my life to my dad being a truck driver all through my teenage years, I have overcome a lot. The brain injury caused me to lose all my math facts and having to relearn them numbers from 1, 2, 3… etc. I am now on my way to getting my high school diploma where all I have to do is finish my math course. (Which I am currently doing between writing stories and other activities). I can see how I’ve grown and changed over the years, going through several good things and bad things happening, yes, several typical milestones have been delayed due to my own lack of motivation or drive to achieve said goals because I thought the process was too hard or I was afraid of what would come after, I am still scared, but I know I can face the next chapter of my life with the support system I have built around me. I don’t know what the future holds for me and honestly, when people said that the world is scary out there, they were right. The world is a scary place and there are people out there with the intention to make your life hell, and make you have a bad day/week/month/year. I don’t know who needs to here these things, but this is my advice after all the bad things I’ve experienced so far: The best thing to do is to avoid these toxic people and surround yourself with people that will support you and lift you up. Do not stress yourself with driving a car at 16, graduating at 18 and being in college before you’re 20. Everyone is on their own path and the people who judge you for that, they don’t know what you’ve been through and you shouldn’t take those judgements to heart. Its that person’s opinion and that’s all it is: their opinion and that’s that. You don’t always have to respect your elders. There are instances where its okay to say no and tell that person off if they keep repeating something that rubs you the wrong way (This is a situation where you could have someone mediate and listen in on the conversation so things don’t get too out of hand.) One quote I found on my journey while living with a narcissistic cancer patient was to “Those who complain the most about your boundaries are the most likely to violate them repeatedly. Hold firm against the storm. You are worth protecting.” – Jean-Luc Picard.
Another one I found too and made my own is this: You don’t have to be everyone’s cup of tea, brew of coffee, or blend of spices. Be Gasoline, set shit on fire if you must. But make sure to have fire extinguisher nearby so the fire doesn’t spread into a wildfire. The fires do need to be put out from time to time. If any of you out there need someone to talk to when dealing with depression or anxiety, contact your local crisis helpline, talk to a friend or family member (they are there to listen and they can really give good advice and good listening ears too. You’re not wasting their time by venting to them about whatever issue you’re dealing with.) Its always good to embrace your inner child from time to time. You’re not acting childish for liking something you liked as a kid. My page is also a safe place for anyone if they need to vent or talk too. @augustwritingchallenge