Person sitting on wooden bench beside mist-covered lake during sunrise

From there to here.

A journey from what I dreamed my life would be to what it actually became.

A dark-colored SUV parked in an empty parking lot in front of a hospital building with illuminated signs for hospital entrance and emergency.

Did it.

Today marked my first solo outing, which included a challenging 60-mile drive in my dad’s blazer. Although anxious and overwhelmed at times, supportive texts from a friend helped. I visited a new pulmonary doctor who was encouraging. After a long day, I found relief at home, celebrated with pizza, and appreciated the support.