Five Minute Friday: Fight

It has been quite a while since I have participated in a Five-Minute Friday, but I felt inspired by this week's prompt, and decided to join in.

I love to write and have missed these weekly prompts, so it feels really good to be back, doing these again.

Without further ado, here is my interpretation of this week's prompt.


Fight

Just over 14 years ago, my mom was fighting for her life, and although the fight ended here on earth, she won when she went to heaven.

Her fight has ended, but mine has just begun, fighting depression, anxiety, grief, and all the emotions that come with losing a loved one.

My mom was the one I always went to when I needed to talk, especially if I was having a hard time and needed comfort. She was so patient and understanding with me when I was going through the worst of my depression, knowing that I was in a battle with my mind and struggling to overcome the fears and thoughts I was experiencing.

I have also been fighting with not speaking up and reaching out to people I trust in times of need. Especially with God. Much of the time I feel like I would be a burden to others, to God, if I reach out to them, asking for help.

I know that is not true, but it is hard not to believe that, when I am feeling down, like I am not worth being heard.

With God, my friends, and family by my side, I am winning this fight, and I know that I can continue to win. I know that I am stronger than my fears, my anxieties, and anything else that may try to bring me down. I know that I will one day, I will see my mom again, and that is something worth fighting (and waiting) for.

Comments

  1. Kym November 23, 2024 at 7:54 AM

    Definitely worth fighting for! God is fighting for you and alongside you. Praying strength and encouragement for you! Visiting from FMF#11

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  2. AndrewNovember 24, 2024 at 5:45 PM

    I know that your times are tough,
    it feels like you've lost your right arm,
    and no kind words can be enough
    to shield your heart from further harm,
    but know that you are not alone,
    there are others by you in the night,
    and though it feels as though you roam
    through endless dark, there is a light
    that's carried just a bit ahead;
    just keep walking, please don't stop!
    After all the tears you've bled,
    do not let your vision drop
    to the ground, just see it through,
    for there! Look there! He waits for you.

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  3. Great-Granny GrandmaNovember 27, 2024 at 4:01 PM

    Satan loves to fill our heads with all kinds of lies. Loved "I know that I am stronger than my fears, my anxieties, and anything else that may try to bring me down."

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