The Hurdles Continue
What a year it has been so far. A year that has surprised, challenged and redefined paradigms. I am beginning to question if there is any other type of year? Faith's biggest hurdle has been the navigation of high school. She has blown my mind in her attitude, fortitude and resilience. She has excelled in every area both socially and academically, however the cost to her personally has been high. Her perfection based personality has seen her throw her entire being into making sure she aces school. While some may find this admirable (and it is!) I have found it very difficult to watch. My once creative and free spirited kid has become riddled with anxiety; tearful daily, overwhelmed and depressed. She no longer dances, she no longer draws or creates. She focuses purely on academia and the soul of who she is has been lost to the system. A system I fundamentally DESPISE. School has taught her how smart she is - this was always an issue for her as her sibs bro...