Settling into a new place is both terrifying and exhausting. Each day comes with its own stories.

Some days I am okay and bubbly, but on other days, I panic and question how I will be able to live through the next years. How can I deal with this new reality?

So much is going on in my head, with many emotions floating around. The noise grows louder and louder, no matter how much I try to quiet it, as if it demands to be heard.

It really is a lot to handle, making the conscious decision to keep everything together and choosing to put one foot in front of the other.