Day 1

This morning, I woke up at 4:20 AM. I stood up, drank water, brushed my teeth, packed some peanut butter and water in my backpack. Then I stepped out. The city was still asleep. Dark. Cold. Quiet. And yet — I moved. Only 12 days ago, I had surgery to repair three hernias. I was told to rest, be careful on stairs, and take it slow. But I believe in a different kind of healing. Not reckless — intentional. I don’t push through pain to prove something. I do it to teach my body one thing: You won’t break. You’ll […]