This time of year, you’ll see a lot of highlight reels. But let’s be real… a year doesn’t consist of ONLY GOOD. Consider this your dose of what a REALISTIC year can look like, balancing both the good and the hard! Choosing to heal is not a linear path and this year was no exception.In this episode, I share my most impactful experiences from 2023: both highlights and lowlights.In this episode:02:40 - The biggest shock of the year03:35 - Learning how to surrender the outcome08:04 - Grieving unexpected loss10:00 - Hidden everyday blessings10:24 - The underrated benefit of being in a long-distance relationship13:51 - How blended family is both a blessing and a struggle17:01 - Biggest frustration in my healing journey so far20:32 - Why I’m able to dive deeper into healing this yearResources and links mentioned in this episodeGet my FREE Triggered MasterclassListen to Episode 7: Deciding To Divorce, Dating After Divorce & What Life Looks Like NowJoin the Choosing to Heal Community and Book ClubFull Show Notes HERE Connect with Monica:Follow Monica on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok.To learn more about Monica, dive further into topics mentioned, or to submit a topic/guest request, visit her website at www.monicaleighblog.comFollow the podcast on Instagram and FacebookJoin Monica’s email list to become an exclusive insiderThank you for listening to Choosing To Heal with Monica Leigh! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe & leave a review to help support the podcast and keep future content coming!