I find it so hard to believe that only 4 short years ago, my life was completely different and the me that I was then would have found it incredible to believe just how much my life was about to change. 

When I started writing my blog about my experiences with Hashimoto's, the one thing I wanted was to be able to give someone else some comfort or reassurance or hope that there was a way for life to still be good. 

Why I am still doing that is because of you. 

By liking and commenting on my page over on Facebook, following me on Instagram, reading my blog posts, listening to my podcasts or being part of my Emotional Autoimmunity Recovery Support Facebook group, you have let me know that what I am doing is making a difference and we ALL need to hear that every once in a while! 

So I want to remind you Friend that you are still just as loveable, worthy and deserving as you ever were. 

The Holiday Season can be such a huge reminder of what has been lost and of all of the the things that you can't do right now, which can cause so much guilt and grief and anxiety.

Please, don't give into thinking that you are not enough. 

You absolutely are. 

Every single day you fight battles and manage things that no one else could possibly understand and you deserve to enjoy this holiday season just as much as everyone else does and maybe even more. 

You are not here to live up to anyones expectations.

You are allowed to ask for help and you absolutely deserve to receive it. 

You can only do what you can do and that is enough because this whole holiday season does not rest entirely on your shoulders. 

Take your time. Keep your boundaries. Rest as much as possible and most of all, stop feeling responsible for the emotions and expectations of everyone else. 

I wish you joy, rest, comfort, love and acceptance this Holiday Season and a new year full of energy, hope and health. 

Please take very good care of you and I look forward to seeing you somewhere online in the new year.

May 2019 bring you every good thing that you could possibly imagine.

With warm wishes and big hugs

Kerry.