Love, Growth, and Freedom Adrian Duarte

Life's challenges come in waves and so do our growth. As we encounter different scenarios in our lives that encourage us to view things differently and make us go through growing pains; these are crucial parts of building and rediscovering who we are. With the tides, we change. A new era for this podcast and a new and reinvigorated version of me to share with you.

In this episode, we dive deep into the rollercoaster of emotions that come with moving to a new place. From the thrilling anticipation of something new to the tough emotional hurdles during the transition, we explore it all. We'll talk about the ups and downs of making connections, trying to create a cozy home in unfamiliar surroundings, and dealing with those pangs of loneliness and homesickness. I'll share some strategies to cope and highlight how this journey can transform you, nudging personal and emotional growth.

In the spirit of acknowledging a new phase in my life, I have decided to discuss the struggles of being away from home. Dealing with the pressures of adult life, and the realities of being far away from the life I have always known.
In this episode, I discuss my thought process and reasons for leaving. The perfect quote that encompasses this feeling and reasoning is from the book "101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think" by Brianna Wiest
She said: " Make plans to build the life you want, not because you hate the one you have, but because you’re in love with the person you know you want to become."
Which hit me hard and made me realize that it is because I am becoming the person I've always wanted to be growing up.
In this series, I'll take you through my journey and realisations as someone living my life away from home. Navigating through creating a home away from home.

Living life as an adult has been exhausting. Going through the motions, making sure everything is in line. Paying the bills, managing your social life and finding time to take care of yourself, is a tedious task. And sometimes you feel like you want to do more, or be more. That's all part of it, and it's all right, sometimes all we have to do is keep taking the day head on and work on what we can and build around it when we can. Be compassionate toward yourself, you're doing great sweetie.

Sometimes we forget that negative emotions are part of the human experience, regardless of your circumstances. You can feel sad even when things are going great. And sometimes It’s hard to admit you’re unhappy in parts of your life because it makes you feel guilty and then you gaslight yourself instead of facing it. Allow yourself to feel your emotions and remember you live and experience your life for you. Lots of love everyone!

As life gets hectic and as we have to fulfill our responsibilities to ourselves and the people around us. We struggle to live up to people's expectations and even our own. We strive to live life as much as we can juggling one thing after the other thinking that slowing down will stunt our growth and progress. The truth is, slowing down gives us the opportunity to take a step back and look at how far we've come, and also just plainly exist in a world that tells you to keep going until you break. Appreciate the time you have to slow down and just have the moment to enjoy your time.