We took a little poll the other day. I asked Alliance members if they were thriving or surviving, and the majority of those who participated said they were surviving. That stuck with me. And if I'm honest, it broke my heart a little.
Because I know what it's like to feel like you're just trying to hold it all together. To feel like life is heavy, uncertain, or slipping too far out of your control.
I also know, because you've told me, that so many of you are carrying things silently.
Grief. Guilt. Financial stress. Sleepless nights. Family tension. Anxiety that won't quite leave you alone.
And while we can't fix any of that in a single email, we can offer each other this:
We're not alone. We have each other to lean on.
This moment is not our forever.
Our stories are still unfolding, and the hard chapters are not the end.
Even if today feels messy, raw, or like you're barely holding on, know there is still a light ahead, even if it feels far away right now.
You've survived 100% of your hardest days.
You've woken up and shown up again.
You're doing better than you think.
Affirmation: Even when I am hurting, I am healing. Even when I am surviving, I am growing. I believe in my ability to rise.
I invite you to breathe into this truth:
You are worthy of hope even during adverse times.
You are worthy of rest even in the chaos.
You are worthy of joy even while things feel uncertain.
You're not alone. And your light? It's still shining even when you can't see it yet. I'm so glad you're here.
If this doesn't feel like your present moment, that's okay. 📌 Bookmark it for a time when you might need a little encouragement or think about someone close to you who might need to hear this today. Forward it with a reminder that they're not alone.
