What could I do differently?

Honestly… nothing.

Every step I took taught me something I needed to learn, even when I didn’t understand it at the time.

The mistakes sharpened my awareness.

The setbacks built resilience.

The quiet moments forced me to listen to myself.

Some paths were painful.

Some choices were hard-earned lessons.

But each one shaped my perspective, my boundaries, and my strength.

Growth doesn’t come from rewriting the past.

It comes from understanding it, honoring it, and carrying the lessons forward with intention.

I am who I am because of the path I walked — not in spite of it.

— ItaliStyles