“As someone who takes pride in “having their stuff in order,” the week I had last week showed me that I did not HAVE to be strong, but instead soft with myself and my process. I did not have to have it all figured out or force myself to suck it up and get it right, but instead I needed to lean deeper into giving myself grace. . . We all go through things that shake us up, disrupt our routines, and give us pause. I’m learning to use those moments to slow down, name what I need, and love myself through the ebbs and flows.”