Let me be heard:
Let me be heard:
I’ve just been given my court hearing date to legally ensure an ex leaves me alone.
It’s the morning of my practical driving test.
And I sat with that for a moment… not shocked, not even angry, just tired.
Because sometimes life doesn’t give you space to process things one at a time. It stacks them. Major, emotional, life-shaping moments, all at once.
On one hand, I’m preparing for a court hearing — something that represents boundaries, safety, and closure.
On the other, I’m preparing for a driving test — something that represents independence, growth, and moving forward.
Both important. Both significant. Both happening together.
And it really made me reflect on resilience, not in the idealised sense, but in the very real, human sense.
Showing up when you’re in pain.
Showing up when your mind is foggy.
Showing up when your circumstances feel overwhelming.
There’s a narrative that resilience looks like strength and composure at all times, but often it looks like continuing despite exhaustion, despite uncertainty, despite everything feeling like it’s colliding at once.
For me, this moment isn’t about doing everything perfectly.
It’s about continuing.
It’s about maintaining boundaries.
It’s about choosing progress, even when it feels heavy.
Sometimes growth and challenge arrive at the same time.
And sometimes, just not giving up is more than enough.
— Sarah Wingfield
Actress | Author | Advocate
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