Getting up isn't always easy, but it's not impossible | contest number #305

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Cuando la vida te desafía, ¿dónde encuentras el coraje para levantarte y seguir adelante?

When life challenges you, where do you find the courage to stand back up and keep going?

A muchas personas nos toca vivir la vida en nivel difícil, aunque sé que hay personas quizás peores que yo, pero al final cada quien sabe cuanto le duele vivir una situación difícil para cada quien es diferente y todos tenemos diferentes maneras de afrontarlo, en mi caso me ha tocado levantarme muchas veces y siempre busco el coraje desafiándome a mi misma, parece algo loco pero siempre que me pasa algo malo o que parece que no tiene salida siempre hablo conmigo misma y digo: “ok, debemos seguir adelante o nos hundiremos para siempre” aunque tambien depende de la situación.

Many of us have to live through difficult times, although I know there are people who are perhaps worse off than I am. But in the end, each person knows how much it hurts to go through a difficult situation—it’s different for everyone, and we all have different ways of coping. In my case, I’ve had to pick myself up many times, and I always find the courage by challenging myself. It might sound a little crazy, but whenever something bad happens to me or it seems like there’s no way out, I always talk to myself and say, “Okay, we have to keep moving forward, or we’ll sink forever”—though it also depends on the situation.

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Para poner un ejemplo de otra situación difícil: Cuando mi hijo nació, mi país estaba en las miserias, fue una época muy mala 2017/2018 no había comida ni dinero el trabajo de mi esposo ya no alcanzaba para comprar comida, y yo no podía trabajar porque debía cuidar a mi bebé. Entre en una desesperación enorme, estábamos desnutridos menos mi hijo, el si se alimentaba bien por suerte yo al menos producía leche materna en ese entonces. Les juro que me sentía devastada, pero veía a mi hijo todo chiquito y pensaba en que necesitaría muchas mas cosas, incluso era importante para el que yo me alimentara bien y el me dio esa fuerza para salir adelante y asi fue como comencé a trabajar remoto, conseguí un trabajo que pagaba bastante bien prácticamente siendo asistente de un señor español. No duro mucho tiempo pero fue suficiente para impulsarnos y sentir que había una luz de esperanza.

To give an example of another difficult situation: When my son was born, my country was in dire straits; it was a very hard time in 2017–2018. There was no food or money; my husband’s income was no longer enough to buy food, and I couldn’t work because I had to take care of my baby. I fell into a state of utter despair; we were all malnourished—except for my son, who, luckily, was eating well because I was at least able to produce breast milk at the time. I swear I felt devastated, but I’d look at my little son and think about how much more he’d need. It was even important for him that I eat well, and he gave me the strength to keep going. That’s how I started working remotely—I landed a job that paid pretty well, essentially as an assistant to a Spanish man. It didn’t last long, but it was enough to get us back on our feet and feel like there was a glimmer of hope.

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Y por eso digo que depende de la situación, mi motivación para levantarme puede ser mi hijo, mi familia o incluso me motivo peleando conmigo misma, desafiándome, diciéndome “Enserio no puedes” Aunque eso es algo que he perdido bastante estos últimos años, con el tiempo he perdido mucho el sentido de las cosas, incluso ya no disfruto tanto de aquellas cosas que me hacían feliz antes, no se si es normal y es parte de crecer pero es bastante frustrante perder el sentido, aunque aun no lo pierdo al 100% me encantaría volver a ser como antes donde me sentía hundida y de alguna u otra forma me levantaba sin importar lo triste o destruida que me sintiera.

And that’s why I say it depends on the situation—my motivation to get out of bed might be my son, my family, or even just pushing myself, challenging myself, telling myself, “You really can’t do it.” Although that’s something I’ve lost quite a bit in recent years—over time, I’ve lost a lot of my sense of purpose. I don’t even enjoy the things that used to make me happy as much anymore. I don’t know if it’s normal or just part of growing up, but it’s pretty frustrating to lose that sense of purpose. though I haven’t lost it 100% yet. I’d love to go back to how I was before—when I’d feel down but somehow manage to pick myself up no matter how sad or broken I felt.

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Sorry about your situation. I don't think anyone should face this kind of circumstances. There will be hard phases in life and we have to stay strong. I will say that you are a brave lady so don't ever give up. You both are looking adorable!🥰

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Your son gave you a strong reason to keep going during one of the hardest periods of your life. It’s also understandable to feel lost after carrying so much for so long. I hope you find that sense of purpose again, little by little !LADY

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