Apology & Catch-Up: Missed Stress Awareness Month & The Petals of Progress Challenge 🌷

Hi everyone,  

I need to be honest—I feel like I’ve let you down. I was so excited to start the Petals of Progress Challenge and honor Stress Awareness Month alongside you all, but I really haven't been feeling 100% this month. Missing out hurts, not just because I failed to show up, but because this community means so much to me. You deserve consistency, and I hate that I couldn’t give that.  

I’m working on being kinder to myself when my body or mind rebels, but I also want to make it right with you. If you’re up for it, I’d love to hear:  

1. “When I felt stuck this month, I…” (How did you move forward, even a little?)  

2. “A stress-relief tool I rediscovered…”  (Old or new—what helped you cope?) 

3. “Progress to me looks like…”(Your definition, no judgment!) 

4. “I wish someone had reminded me…” (What gentle truth did you need to hear?)

 I’m truly sorry for being absent. I'll make an effort to be more present and consistent in the month of May. Thank you for still being here. I’m listening.

Hugs,

Angelanj