Here’s the truth nobody tells you: the fact that you’re still here—breathing, reading this, scrolling through your phone or maybe clutching it like a lifeline—is already a kind of miracle. Don’t let anybody, ever, shame you for the ways you survived. You made it through what should have killed you. You got up when the world said stay down. That’s not weakness; that’s superhero-level grit. I don’t care if your progress today was just getting out of bed, sending a “hey, I’m not okay” text, or not throwing your phone at the wall when life got loud. Survival isn’t pretty, but it’s powerful as hell. Wear that scar, that story, that stubborn will to keep trying like a badge. And if you feel invisible or alone in all of this? You’re not. Not here. Not with me, not in the Progress Is Progress community. We’re a bunch of beautiful disasters learning how to love ourselves (and each other) a little better, one messy day at a time. 💪❤️ So if you need a hand, a rant, a laugh, or just someone to remind you that you’re not broken—you’re surviving, and that’s badass as hell—reach out. Drop a comment, DM me, or come find your people in our community. Let’s keep each other going. The world needs your story, scars and all.✨ Sound off below: what’s one survival skill you’ve picked up that the old you would never have believed? Let’s see those battle-tested wins. 👇

What’s something you admire in someone else in this group? Maybe it’s their honesty, their resilience, their sense of humor, or just the way they show up every week. Now for the deeper part—how does that quality reflect something you want to grow in yourself? Give someone a shoutout in the comments, or share what you’re working on. You might be surprised how much we see ourselves in each other. Progress is progress, mile or millimeter. We’re all learning from each other here. @Ashleigh Kinney @Ada Draedan @Bobby Ford @Saint Blue @Chris MacBlane @Chantal Morgan @Darnell Freas @Ellie Hayes @Edrisa Faye @Gabriel Collom @Michael Hewitt @Iona Jackson @Jessica Newby @Karen Hamilton @Lindsey Jorgensen @Mike Searles @Norm Rentschler @Jon Olson @Rebecca Pask @Benjamin Ross @Sam Lies @Teresa Turner @Larry Urick @SuAnne Vannatter @Elizabeth Woods @Rasaan Younkins @Justin Zimmer

anyone been misdiagnosed or just labeled?

Hey everyone—just wanted to pop in and say sorry for being MIA the last couple days. I landed myself in the ER and wound up having emergency hernia surgery. It was chaotic, miserable, and honestly a little surreal. I just got home and am finally upright (kind of), so I’m here, catching up, and definitely needing some distraction. How the hell is everybody doing? What did I miss? Who’s got stories, wins, setbacks, rants, or just something ridiculous to share? Drop it all below—I need the company and you know this place is always better with real talk. Thanks for being patient with me. I missed you all. Now somebody please give me something to laugh about or cheer for, because the last three days have been a wild ride. Let’s get this place buzzing again. I’m here and ready for whatever you’ve got. — Belle

Hey! I am here to honestly ask you... all of you... What do you want and need here in this community? I want to hear it all!