Lessons i’ve learned in 2025 letters from rosie

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2025 felt like both a storm and a sunrise a year that shook me to my core, threw me into challenges I never expected, and yet gave me quiet moments of light that caught me completely off guard. It pulled me into shadows where I had to face my fears, my regrets, and the parts of myself I had long ignored. Some days felt impossible, like I was treading water in an endless ocean, barely keeping my head above the waves. Other days offered tiny islands of calm, little glimpses of peace that reminded me why it was worth holding on.

This year taught me more than I ever imagined. Through its twists, heartbreaks, and unexpected moments, I learned ten lessons that shaped me — about myself, about life, and about the people around me. Some were hard lessons that left scars, while others were gentle reminders of hope and growth. Together, they showed me how to survive, how to protect my heart, and how to keep moving forward, even when everything feels impossible.

There’s no wrong with doing your best. Do your best until there’s nothing left to give. I promised myself I would refuse to live with regrets, so even when it’s scary, exhausting, or messy, I push myself to try. Doing your best doesn’t mean being perfect; it means showing up, giving your energy, and taking action even when the outcome is uncertain. Just trying, committing yourself, is already a victory. It’s proof that you are living intentionally, not waiting for life to happen to you.

Protect your peace. Prioritize yourself. If you don’t take care of yourself, who will? Not everyone is meant to stay in your life, and not everyone has good intentions. Some people will drain you, manipulate you, or take without giving back. That’s why it’s important to know what you’re willing to give and to whom. You can feel anger, sadness, or betrayal at first, and that’s okay. Over time, let go with compassion. Don’t overshare just to make others comfortable at your expense. People will believe what they want about you, and that’s not your burden. Your responsibility is your own heart — protect it first.

Take time to know yourself. Don’t forget to love yourself. As a people pleaser, I was conditioned to live according to society’s expectations, constantly bending, performing, and shaping myself to fit what others wanted. I spent years trying to be what everyone expected, and in the process, I lost sight of who I really was. This year, I learned that the people who stay with you when you’re messy, raw, and unfiltered are the ones meant to be in your life. Those who leave or betray you were never your people in the first place. Truly knowing yourself helps you connect with the people, places, and dreams that are actually meant for you. Self-knowledge isn’t selfish — it’s survival.

Gratitude changes everything. Even on the darkest days, there is always some light. Gratitude doesn’t erase sorrow or make hard days disappear, but it anchors you. It reminds you that life is not only hardship — it’s also these quiet, fragile moments that keep you going, even when it feels impossible. By noticing them, you create pockets of peace and joy that make the rest of the struggle more bearable. Over time, gratitude trains your mind to see life not just in terms of what’s missing, but also in what sustains you and gives you hope.

Getting lost is part of finding your way. Life rarely moves in a straight line. You’ll make wrong turns, miss chances, and sometimes feel like everyone else is ahead while you’re stuck. But nothing you go through is wasted. Every heartbreak, detour, and delay teaches something you couldn’t have learned any other way. I want to believe that even when the journey feels frustrating or unfair, those moments are shaping you, guiding you, and giving lessons only experience can teach. There is no “perfect path” — just steps and lessons that lead you to where you’re meant to be, even if it doesn’t feel that way yet.

Be gentle with yourself. Growth isn’t perfect, and healing isn’t a straight line. You will make mistakes and hurt others, yourself, and even the people you love. That’s human. What matters is learning, forgiving yourself, and showing up again. Self-love isn’t about being flawless — it’s saying, I matter too. It’s setting boundaries, protecting your energy, and giving yourself grace. Growth is also about taking small steps to be better for the people around you. Being gentle with yourself doesn’t make you weak — it makes you resilient and able to create positive change.

Letting go is an act of self-respect. Not everyone and not everything is meant to stay — people, old versions of yourself, even dreams you once held close. Holding on too tightly only breaks you. Letting go hurts, yes, but it also makes room for peace, clarity, and what truly belongs in your life. You don’t have to suffer to prove your worth; your value doesn’t depend on what you cling to.

You’re allowed to be soft, even in a harsh world. I used to think strength meant never feeling, never showing weakness, never letting anyone see cracks. But real strength isn’t armor it’s surviving without letting the world harden your heart. Feeling deeply, resting, grieving, asking for help  these aren’t failures. They’re proof that you’re still human, still alive, still trying.

Sometimes, you have to walk alone to hear yourself again. There are seasons when no one can walk with you, and that doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Solitude teaches things comfort never could. In the quiet, you hear yourself honestly, without filters, without expectations, without needing to perform. Being alone isn’t emptiness it’s a space to heal, reflect, and grow, to meet the parts of yourself that have been ignored for too long.

Your time and energy are gifts give them wisely. Your time and energy are precious gifts, and you don’t have to offer them to people who wouldn’t do the same for you. They are limited, and giving too much to those who drain you leaves nothing for yourself. Protect your heart. Choose to invest in people, moments, and experiences that lift you up instead of wearing you down. Generosity is a gift — but it isn’t your responsibility to fix everyone else or carry their burdens at the cost of your own well-being.

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to read my works. I’m truly grateful for all of you. Honestly, I don’t know what 2026 will bring. I hope to write a book, maybe create some merch from my writings, and do even more — but I don’t have a concrete plan yet. Still, who knows what’s possible? Sometimes, the best things happen when you least expect them.

Source:Medium/letters from rosie

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