Grieving the woman i used to be
problem/goal:
I recently turned 30… and honestly, I hate where I am in life right now.
I moved to the U.S. for love over a year ago, left behind my career, a good salary, my independence, my family, and the life I built for myself in the Philippines.
Now I’m here… jobless, almost broke, dependent, lonely, and honestly feeling depressed.
I can work, but I still can’t find a job. My savings are almost gone. I still can’t confidently drive on my own. My partner and I live in his mom’s house, and I feel like I’m slowly losing myself.
What hurts the most is not even the money… it’s feeling emotionally alone while trying so hard to make things work.
I miss the old me… independent, ambitious, driven, and fun.
Now I feel stuck, needy, lonely, and like I’m going nowhere.
Have you ever looked at your life or relationship and realized it no longer aligned with who you are? How did you rebuild your independence, confidence, and life from scratch?