Ever Outgrown a Version of Yourself?

Have you ever looked back at who you were 5 or 10 years ago and thought, “Wow… I don’t even recognize that person anymore.”

Lately I’ve been reflecting on the different versions of myself I’ve lived through — the ambitious one chasing titles, the people-pleaser trying to keep everyone happy, the silent observer who avoided conflict, and the fighter who learned to speak up.

Growth is strange. It doesn’t always feel like progress when you’re in it. Sometimes it feels like loss. You lose comfort. You lose certain relationships. You lose the illusion of who you thought you’d be. But in exchange, you gain clarity.

I’ve learned that evolving isn’t about becoming perfect. It’s about becoming honest — honest about what you want, what you tolerate, and what you absolutely won’t accept anymore.

Some people from your past only fit the old version of you. And that’s okay. Not everyone is meant to walk with you into your next chapter.

So I’m curious…

Have you ever had to let go of a former version of yourself?
What changed you the most — success, failure, heartbreak, responsibility?

Let’s talk about growth — the messy, uncomfortable, real kind.