Hello, My Dear Diary
From private pages to public words: my journey of storytelling and self-discovery
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by your thoughts that you needed to let them out on paper?
Writing in a diary has always been the way to structure my thoughts and bring me peace. Whether it’s to vent out to feel relieved and calm again or to keep in memory events that I don’t want to forget - keeping a diary was my way of coping with overwhelming thoughts and emotions, be they good or bad.
My childhood memories
For as long as I can remember, I’ve kept a diary. My mom got me my first diary when I was 10 years old. It was a hardcover notepad with a lock on its side, and I had to unlock it first to open the notepad. After writing down my innermost thoughts, I would lock the diary back again and hide the key in a secret place, so that nobody could find it. I loved having a diary and keeping this safe space where I could be truly myself.
And here I am, a 34-year-old woman who is still excited about writing down her thoughts. But this time, I’m creating this safe space where I will share with the world my life stories, challenges, ups and downs, how I overcome hard times, and how I celebrate small wins and the most beautiful moments of my life.
Time for new beginnings
After years of keeping my thoughts locked away, I feel that some stories, especially those about struggles or triumphs, are meant to be shared with others. I believe that by sharing my journey I can help someone else to feel less alone in theirs.
We all face moments when life feels messy and nothing goes as planned. I am starting this newsletter because this is exactly where I am right now - heartbroken and healing after a breakup, finding my place in life, being in between careers, and rediscovering myself. I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel, but I don’t see it just yet. And what keeps me positive even in the hardest of moments is faith.
I want to create a safe space not just for myself this time, but also for all of you, my dear future readers, who will come along and find interest in my writing.
What you will find here
This diary is going to be a reflection of my life filled with my honest and bold perspective on life events. There is going to be a lot of self-reflection, useful tips from my personal experience for overcoming challenging situations, and much more.
You’ll find stories and insights about:
Starting over (and over again) after my career didn’t go as planned
Navigating a heartbreak and rediscovering myself after a breakup
Settling in a new country and finding my place in a new environment
Traveling to new (and good old) destinations and exploring the world bit by bit
Celebrating small wins and finding hope in every setback or failure
I hope you’ll find something in my diary that will resonate with your life journey. By sharing my perspective, I hope to offer guidance to those following a similar path.
Whether you’re seeking comfort, support, or inspiration, or just looking for a story that feels familiar - I welcome you all to my diary!