I quickly learned that survival skills are no match for everyday life out here.
Look, listen, feel sunk in.
Anger and disappointment only cloud the way forward.
Step back and look at what is in my face with discernment.
The sunrise was welcome, and the forest smelled sweeter and I knew it was time to start building. One step at a time.
No place to think about accepting defeat.
I am stronger than that and, my surroundings own me now.
I am right where I need to be.