From Rock Bottom to Rising Strong: A Real Journey of Starting Over

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We all love a good glow-up story. But what about the part that comes before it? The messy, uncertain, tear-stained chapters no one likes to talk about?

Let me take you there.

There was a time when I couldn’t even look in the mirror without feeling lost.

Not because I didn’t know who I was — but because I was too busy trying to be everything for everyone else. I had dreams, oh yes, big ones. But life had other plans. Responsibilities, self-doubt, and silence stole my spark.

Then came the breaking point.

One rainy afternoon, I sat in my room, laptop open, motivation: zero. Bills unpaid, my toddler crying in the background, my heart heavier than ever. I whispered to myself, “Is this what life is going to be?” That whisper turned into a scream inside my soul.

But something shifted.

Not because someone came to save me. But because I chose to save myself.

I started with small steps:

  1. Waking up just 10 minutes earlier to stretch and breathe.
  2. Journaling my raw, unfiltered thoughts — no matter how messy.
  3. Creating ONE piece of content a day. Even if no one saw it.
  4. Talking to strangers online who were walking the same road. (Some of them are my dearest friends now.)
  5. Learning skills, failing fast, and laughing at the chaos.

And day by day, I built momentum.

I started posting consistently, sharing my thoughts on Instagram, blogging about life’s wild journey, and guess what? People listened. People related.

One reel turned into 100 views.

100 views turned into messages like “Thank you for this” and “I needed this today.”

And that? That’s success.

So here’s what I’ve learned (and want you to know too):

You don’t have to be perfect to begin. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just need to begin — right where you are. Cry, laugh, fall, rise — but don’t stop showing up for yourself.

This blog is for every woman (or man) who feels behind.

You are not late. You’re just getting started.

Let’s grow together — one post, one story, one brave step at a time.

@risewithjoice

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