For most of my life, I searched for healing in all the wrong places. I looked outside myself —for validation, for worth, for peace. But nothing stuck. Nothing filled the ache.
It wasn’t until I completely broke that I finally stopped reaching outward… and started looking within.
But let me be clear—restoring from within doesn’t mean doing it alone. It means letting God into the mess. Letting Him meet me right where I am—tired, wounded, full of questions. It means letting His truth quiet the lies that have lived in my head for far too long.
Restoring from within is raw. It’s not a glow-up or a quick fix. It’s crying on the bathroom floor and choosing not to give up. It’s unlearning shame, breaking cycles, and learning how to mother myself in ways I never knew I needed.
It’s the days I show up for myself—when no one else sees. The days I speak life over the little girl inside me who never felt safe. The moments I pause and breathe and remind myself: I’m still here. I’m still becoming.
This journey hasn’t been easy. I’ve walked through mental illness, addiction, psych wards, and unspeakable loss. But God never let go. And today, I choose to believe that healing isn’t a destination—it’s a daily decision. A decision to keep showing up with honesty, with faith, and with grace.
So if you’re wondering what it means to restore from within—
It’s not about perfection.
It’s about surrender.
It’s about rebuilding your life, one small choice at a time, from the inside out.
And the beautiful thing?
You don’t have to do it alone. I’m walking it too.
Simple Action Step:
Take five minutes today to sit with yourself. No phone. No noise. Just ask, “What do I need right now?” Then take one step to honor that need—whether it’s rest, water, prayer, or a gentle word.
You’re worth showing up for.
Wellness From Within with Richelle 