In the midst of discussing an emotionally-heavy issue, my therapist brought up the point that in life, we can reach a point of acceptance with our difficult issues: It sounds cliche, but there's no other way to say it: it is what it is.
"Okay, I thought, as I listened. Acceptance. Yes, I can do this eventually. She went on to add: "It is what it is, and I know that everything will be okay."
Tears had already been flowing, but by this point full-blown sobs started. "I…can't….seem…to ever…believe that." There. I had said it. I had faked being confident and accepting, even to myself. I had faked the whole, "I have these health problems, but I am so together, girl" type of vibe that I had been putting out for years.
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