Hey Reader,

We all have those weeks where everything feels overwhelming. Just getting out of bed can feel like a win, you know?

Well, I had one of those weeks this past week.

A new routine and schedule, daylight savings adjustments, a completely shocking thing with our son at school that we had to handle, and just sheer exhaustion.

I have a tendency to try to handle life on my own. I can ask for help, but it's not my first go to. I know Jak works a physically demanding job working on cars all day so at times I feel bad asking for extra from him.

However, this week was different.

I was completely maxed out and twice asked him for help. I asked him to do the cat litter - which he hates - and he didn't push back, complain, or whine. He just said, "Okay, yeah, why don't you relax?" and I was floored. That wasn't the usual response, but I immediately felt relieved.

I asked him again for help later in the week, and again, same response, "I've got this, you go take a bath and read, just relax."

Again, I was confused as Jak wasn't usually happy to tackle extra chores - especially the more physical ones - right after work.

I knew something had changed in him recently. I'd seen hints, but never did I realize how much his job change would impact him. He recently got a new job and he's been much happier, less stressed.

The funny part is that when I asked Jak what had his attitude be so positive this week, he had no idea.

We talked it out and he said, "It's the new job. Less stress, I'm happier there."

While this week was a roller coaster in adjustments, schedules, and emotions, Jak showed up as my rock this week. We were working together as a team, and he had my back.

When he had more to give, he happily gave.

I got to see the ripple effects of Jak doing something courageous and leaving a job that wasn't healthy for him.

Jak was brave in leaving his last job. He had to stand up for himself, not be manipulated into staying in a toxic environment with them throwing financial guarantees and more pay than the new job was offering.

He stuck to his guns and he knew he was worth more than the way he was being treated.

He now is respected at his new job, gets challenging work, is the diagnostic guy at the shop, and doing the jobs he's been craving to do. He's living out his passions each day and it shows up at home with his positive attitude, the stories he shares of the cars he worked on and the smile that is on his face each day when he gets home.

When someone we love makes a courageous decision for themselves, that decision ripples across the entire family.

It changes how they show up at home.

With their partner.

With their kids.

With their environment.

This is what it looks like when someone knows they're worth more than the way they're being treated and acts on it.

Inside Our Recovery Life This Week:

Music: “Die Alone” – TX2

Watching: took a break

Reading: The Things Gods Break - Abigail Owens (Sav) | Behave - Robert Sapolsky (Jak)

Self-Care: Reading & music (Sav) | Reading & music (Jak)

With care,
Savvy

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