Embrace your uniqueness and celebrate your differences, for they are sources of strength, resilience, and self-empowerment. Through self-acceptance and creative expression, transform challenges into opportunities for personal growth. By sharing our authentic selves, we foster genuine connections and build compassionate communities where individuality is cherished.
After experiencing profound loss, the author examines the enduring coexistence of joy and grief. They describe how moments of deep joy, even during immense sorrow, have become vital parts of their resilience. Through writing and photography, the author finds healing and meaning, embracing life’s complexity with hope, and discovering small joys in everyday moments.
Embracing the Journey of Joy and Hope Life can sometimes feel like an endless series of obstacles, can’t it? I’ve faced setbacks, endured losses, and navigated through daily stresses that have drained my joy and hope. During these challenging times, finding joy and rediscovering hope becomes not just important, but essential for our well-being. When…
The Weight of Grief and Finding the Light Hello and welcome to Surviving Joy! If you’ve found your way here, it’s likely because you’re navigating the challenging terrain of grief and loss. This journey is profoundly personal and can often feel isolating and overwhelming. Grief is an all-encompassing experience that impacts every aspect of our…
Introduction Happy Birthday! I am forty years old. I’ve been through a lot and have come out the other side still standing. I’m stronger and wiser than ever before! The world is different now than it was the day I was born. I’ve seen a lot of changes in my lifetime, but I’m still here…
It’s hard to be Joy when my name is Joy “I am Joy.” You’ve probably heard that phrase before. When I say, “I am Joy,” what I am saying is, “I am surviving joy when my name is Joy.” You’d think that would be a good thing, right? Sometimes it’s a little bit of a…