I can name so many people who has shaped , shown, guided and helped me build myself through all stages of my 30 years in life. But if I don’t overthink it and shrink it down to the previous 10 years til present time, I know which two to pick:

My biggest influensers are by far my kids. Never have I ever truly understood the extreme change in yourself when, not only becoming, but also living and sharing life with your kids as a parent. Through them, my perspective on what truly matters has shifted. They have taught me patience in ways I never expected, but also the importance of presence — of slowing down and really seeing the moment in front of me. Becoming their parent has made me more aware of my own patterns, strengths, and challenges. I learn from them every day, about them, myself and us as a family. We grow together on this journey we call life.

The second one is understanding my adhd. It has been less than 6 months since i finally got my diagnosis after 5 years of fighting the systems and being denied diagnosis evaluation over and over again by healthcare. Living with adhd has changed how I relate to others and how I see and understand myself. It has made me more open, more patient, and more accepting of differences. I’ve learned that there is no single “right” way to function, and that strengths and challenges often exist side by side. Getting more and more grounded every day.