There are days when I definitely feel like just staying in bed. Those are the days when I have to get up and “fake it until I make it”. I can always look to my husband for inspiration as I remember that his challenges are bigger than mine, yet he keeps going each day. Other days I just need to find the will power to push on through and hope that things will get better.

As I work through these challenging mornings, I also need to remember to allow myself time and a space for the negative thoughts. It is important to acknowledge them as genuine feelings because I am human and am facing a difficult situation with my partner. The key is to never let the negativity overwhelm me, or when things begin to reach that point, I need to take a break and look for help.

In those intense moments, I have learned to use coping skills like journaling or reading. I may go outside for a few minutes to change the environment and clear my head. When that doesn’t work for me, I reach out and connect with others from our PD network. Sharing my struggles with people in similar circumstances, even just knowing that there are others out there who understand, can help give me the strength to make it through.

So, when the sun gets up in the morning and I just don’t want to, I will look to the strength of those around me, my husband and my friends. I know that through their support and love I can make it as I move forward in my day.