Lessons from the Last Year: Hope, Resilience, and Real Change
Hey, What’s Up! It’s Tommy. This episode is all about reflection. I’m looking back over the past year—where I was, where I am now, and how far we've come as a family. When I started this podcast, I didn’t know where it would go or if it would go anywhere. Now, we’re nearly one year in, and the growth—not just in Wyatt, but in all of us—is something I’m incredibly thankful for.
Last summer was hard. There were meltdowns, isolation, and moments that tested every ounce of patience and hope. This summer? Wyatt is laughing, playing in the pool with cousins, and jumping in with both feet—literally and figuratively. And while life still has its ups and downs (sometimes day to day), the breakthroughs are real. You can feel the shift.
I talk about what’s changed, what we’ve learned, and why it’s so important to document your journey. Whether through a podcast, a journal, or just some quick notes, you’ll be surprised by the progress you might miss otherwise. There’s no magic fix—but there is hope, there is faith, and there’s power in not giving up.
If this is your first time here, welcome. If you’ve been along for the ride, thank you. Let’s keep going—together.
Key Takeaways
- Looking back shows just how far you’ve come.
- Wyatt’s growth this summer is a night-and-day difference from last year.
- The ups and downs of healing can now happen daily—but that’s part of the breakthrough.
- Prayer, faith, and not putting God in a box continue to guide our journey.
- Opening up emotionally, especially as a man, can be freeing and powerful.
- Encouragement and gratitude toward your partner are vital—shoutout to my amazing wife, Kaylee.
- Life is still busy and imperfect, but we’re learning to live in the moment.
- You don’t need a podcast—start a journal. It helps you see the change.
- Celebrate every step forward, even the microscopic ones.
- Thankful for the hard times—they built the strength we walk in now.
If this episode encouraged you, challenged you, or made you feel less alone—stick around. I’ve got more coming.
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