Wow, it’s hard to believe it but Cathy and I have been sharing our story now for 1 year. This journey has been so much more than just our videos and writing. It’s been about connecting, sharing experiences, and growing together with all of you who have followed along. It’s been incredible to see how our story has resonated with so many of you, and we’re endlessly grateful for your support. There is no greater compliment, to hear that telling the story of our experience through this transition, has helped in some way. This is the reason why we wanted to do this in the first place.
Thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to watch, read, comment, share, and encourage us.
Sometimes when we are sharing events in our life, it can be easy to see how the information and content can be useful for couples, families, or others in our situation. Other times, coming up with new topics to discuss has sometimes felt like a challenge. There are moments when I sit in front of a blank screen, trying to figure out what to say next, and the pressure to be visible or relevant can feel overwhelming. The beauty of blogging is that it allows me to share at my pace.
Another challenge has been sharing some of the more personal moments of our life. Writing about experiences that are very specific about our journey has sometimes been intimidating, especially when it comes to some of the changes that have been made. But I’ve realized that being open and honest has helped create deeper connections, and that’s made all the difference. The support and kindness we’ve received whenever we’ve shared something personal has been humbling, and it’s helped embrace the power of authenticity.
When we started sharing last year, I feared going on Cathy’s video posts on TikTok. Part of it was because I was too self-conscious about my voice and too concerned about how I presented. This may seem strange to some, as it is how I live my life every day. A bigger part of it though, was that’s just who I am. I’m not a performer and I planned on spending most of sharing on this blog. As the year has gone on, I have gotten the courage to get in front of the camera with Cathy. Now I enjoy speaking with everyone. This is thanks to the kind words and the appreciation that I experienced through the feedback and comments. It didn’t hurt that Cathy was there with me, providing guidance and encouragement to be myself and help tell our story.
As I reflect on this milestone, I’m excited for what the future holds. Here’s to another year of learning, growing, and sharing more stories with all of you! Thank you again for being a part of this journey — we’re so thankful to have you here.
2 responses to “This Blog is 1 Year Old Today”
Thanks again for sharing your stories. They have been a great help to both me and my spouse on our own journey.
You mentioned sometimes feeling uninspired. Personally, I find a lot of value in stories from couples who are willing to share not only their good moments but also their doubts and challenges. Of course, that’s a personal choice, but just a thought! 🙂
Thanks Sara! You are absolutely right in that some of the challenges should be shared – because there definitely has been challenges through the transition process both for myself and Cathy. I touched on the difficulties in sharing personal moments. Sharing some of the relationship issues that we’ve encountered are probably the most personal and intimate and they likely won’t be shared (for now), but there are other challenges that we’ve come across. Maybe having a post or two on how we’ve dealt with those challenges, whether correctly or not, will help others; which is what this is all about.🙂