“Running Away From Your Problems is a race you’ll Never Win”
This morning like every other morning, I got up, made my cup of coffee, and got in my car, but unlike every other morning, I have not felt this low or beaten down in in a really long time. It took everything in me not to grab my puppy, plug Frederick, MD into my IPhone GPS and drive.
Instead, I ended up in front of my workplace, clipping my badge to my scarf, wiping the tears from my face, and walked into my building. I am a runner---not a jogger. I am a run away from my problems as fast as I can kind of girl. I have hurt a lot of people along the way doing this. I have a hard time facing my problems and I have an even harder time staying in the same place forever. So here I am sitting in Chattanooga, asking myself how I can get out of here. I am miles away from my family, and I am struggling not to throw away everything I have worked for to run from the hurt I feel.
Along this journey, I am teaching myself not to run like I always do, and it is something that I am having a hard time not doing. By running away I would not only hurt people around me, but I would hurt myself. If you are reading this and realizing you feel the same as me, then you may be ready to scream.
“YES-I AM A RUNNER.” Here is my simple advice, and I hope we can hold each other accountable or just hold hands along this journey. First--stop running and face the day as every day is going to get better!
But also, stop defending yourself if someone or something is bringing you down. You don’t need to defend your feelings or your actions. It’s your life and you can feel the way you want and you can chose to let go of the battles that are not worth fighting. Just remember you are not alone in this fight, regardless of what it is, but most importantly never stop fighting for yourself. Running seems easy, but the real strength is from within. We must learn to hold on to the little bit of hope we have left.
Pour your glass of wine, sit down, and start planning that next step. I am here with you!
XOXO,
Molly Francis
This morning like every other morning, I got up, made my cup of coffee, and got in my car, but unlike every other morning, I have not felt this low or beaten down in in a really long time. It took everything in me not to grab my puppy, plug Frederick, MD into my IPhone GPS and drive.
Instead, I ended up in front of my workplace, clipping my badge to my scarf, wiping the tears from my face, and walked into my building. I am a runner---not a jogger. I am a run away from my problems as fast as I can kind of girl. I have hurt a lot of people along the way doing this. I have a hard time facing my problems and I have an even harder time staying in the same place forever. So here I am sitting in Chattanooga, asking myself how I can get out of here. I am miles away from my family, and I am struggling not to throw away everything I have worked for to run from the hurt I feel.
Along this journey, I am teaching myself not to run like I always do, and it is something that I am having a hard time not doing. By running away I would not only hurt people around me, but I would hurt myself. If you are reading this and realizing you feel the same as me, then you may be ready to scream.
“YES-I AM A RUNNER.” Here is my simple advice, and I hope we can hold each other accountable or just hold hands along this journey. First--stop running and face the day as every day is going to get better!
But also, stop defending yourself if someone or something is bringing you down. You don’t need to defend your feelings or your actions. It’s your life and you can feel the way you want and you can chose to let go of the battles that are not worth fighting. Just remember you are not alone in this fight, regardless of what it is, but most importantly never stop fighting for yourself. Running seems easy, but the real strength is from within. We must learn to hold on to the little bit of hope we have left.
Pour your glass of wine, sit down, and start planning that next step. I am here with you!
XOXO,
Molly Francis