Diana M Rothermel, PsyD

People saw the ending and created their own version of the story.

They decided why it ended without ever knowing what really happened.

So for those who created your own narrative, this is the truth.

The real reason.

And unfortunately, some people would rather believe a comfortable story than accept a painful truth.

So yeah, if all you saw was the version of me that looked strong, kept moving forward, and maybe even looked like a bitch…

What you were actually seeing was survival mode.

You were seeing me save myself.

Protect my children.

Fight through something I never should have had to fight through.

You were seeing me do whatever it took to keep moving forward.

You judged the version of me that was fighting to survive.

I was too busy saving myself and protecting my children to explain it.

POV: You thought they were asking about your life, but they were just buffering before telling you about their plans.

I am going to start telling people "I am doing crazy s**t this weekend " and walk away. 😂

POV: Netflix finally exposes the behind-the-scenes world of child & adolescent therapists 🎬

Sometimes the hardest part isn't discovering the truth.

It's accepting that the truth belongs to your life.

You can spend years explaining away red flags.
Minimizing your pain.
Waiting for someone else to change.
Pretending your fine.

Because accepting reality often means making decisions that feel terrifying.

Healing doesn’t begin when you learn the truth.
It begins the moment you stop arguing with it.

If this resonates with where you are today, save this as a reminder...

acceptance isn't weakness.

It's the first step toward freedom. 🦋