MOC12 2024 Day7 Looking Forward

Heartfelt journaling. You hang in there. I know what you mean. 2023 was awful for me. But you have to be optimistic. Being empty-nesters and moving are two major occurrences. It all takes time. Loving your artsy, emotional page.

I had a rough few years with the loss of my dad and then becoming an empty nester, so I can definitely relate. There was a lot of self-reflection and I'm still not 100% sure I'm where I want to be but as with you, there are some things that are moving in a positive direction. I love your honest journaling and I hope getting some of it on "paper" helps at bit.

@mcurtt I try but I'm not optimistic by nature. It helps having a mate who is positive. He helps me see the good in lots of things. Thanks for your lovely comments!

@dawnmarch Thank you for sharing part of your journey. I hate talking about my struggles but when I do I find lots of people around me who are or have gone through similar things.

Beautiful page! The honesty is refreshing. Some years are just plain hard. I do hope this one brings a solid upswing and ends on a much more positive note.

Sending you lots of wishes for positivity...too...2023 was pretty much the worst year of my life...I too am struggling to move forward in 2024...I lost my husband Ray,of 26 years,in June 2023...to Terminal Brain Cancer,broke my neck & arm [prior to my husband's passing],had to learn to walk again...I have permanent neuropathy in my legs & feet now...I now walk with a cane,had my kidneys almost fail,emergency gall bladder surgery,just a few weeks ago...and I need more surgery...I could go on & on...I can't see how so many bad things can happen to one person...I really loved your honest...heartfelt journaling...I have created a series of layouts on my grief journey in my gallery...it has helped me a lot...Along with the support here...I wish you a better 2024...I try to find something positive in everyday...no matter how small...to help uplift my spirits...I wish the same for you moving forward...Healing,takes time I'm told...Take care...all the best for 2024!...