At the beginning of this new year, I decided to start over from scratch. To rebuild on new foundations and remind myself that I am also capable of doing great and beautiful things.
Some time ago, I said that I had become a shadow of myself. I was searching for the strength and courage to stand up again and return to what I have always loved. Today, I know that my biggest struggle is mental, but staying in bed won't change anything.
Recently, after months of negotiations, my sister finally sent me a camera. I knew it would be more than just a camera; it was probably the wake-up call I needed to reconnect with my passion and do what I've always loved.
During the holidays, I started going out again, attending the events I used to go to, just to reconnect. I took a few photos, shared them on my social media, and the response was the same as two years ago.
I thought my absence meant I had been forgotten, replaced... but nothing changed. My photos circulated on Facebook pages and groups, and I was incredibly happy. Happy because it motivates me to do even more, and because it proves that my place is still there. For now, no one can take it from me.
It's a new camera, and I still need time to fully get used to it, but I already love what I'm creating with it. Maybe that was what my happiness was truly missing.
I don't want to hold back my joy. I've been through such dark moments in my life that I refuse to deprive myself of this small light.
2026 is a year of renewal for me. I'm going to rediscover myself, fall back in love with life, and most importantly, live without worrying about others.
