And like that, I’m another year older. However, the past year has been a step back into the familiar, safe space with a different perspective. I left to move to Melbourne to prove I could do it, to live alone without a psychological safety net. I knew nothing about the dark journey I’d have to navigate to become a better person. Maybe I was naive or just foolish. Everything I’d put off dealing with came rushing at once…
Reflecting on last year, when it was a year of just getting through it. I had made plans to move back to WA. However, those plans were for the future, so again, I focused more on “waiting out the storm, ” which meant sacrificing some of the now. The most significant difference this time was the understanding of the thoughts that came with being alone and having the toolset to sit with these feelings and effectively deal with them. Suddenly, it wasn’t so hard, a surefire sign that you’ve grown.
I’m also extremely grateful to all the fantastic people I met in Melbourne. With your help and company, I’ve continued to make strides towards becoming the person I want to be. I’ll look back on these memories with a huge appreciation for the beautiful friendships I made through cars, work and self-development. Throughout 2021 the call to come home to WA was intense, but even more so last year. I couldn’t deny it any longer.
Moving back to WA.
Moving back to WA has been a breath of familiar but fresh air. I’m closer to my girlfriend Juema, family and close long-term friends. It just feels right. And on that note – it’s time to focus on new endeavours in life, one of them being able to contribute back to the community I started in 2018.
Stay tuned to this space as I work with a good friend to build on the foundation of the Lonely Drivers club ethos.
One love,
Trevor