Life Throws Curveballs – But Powerhouses Rise
Apr 03, 2025
Hey friends — Tara Wood here. I wanted to open up and share a raw, real chapter from my journey. One that tested me, slowed me down, but never broke me. Because when you’re a powerhouse, quitting isn’t an option.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve lived with chronic back pain — it’s been with me since I was 14. It's part of my story. But recently, life tossed me a curveball I never saw coming.
On October 10th 2024, I felt amazing. I’d finally made it back to Solidcore with my dear friend from high school, reconnecting with my fitness routine and inching closer to my weight loss goals. It felt like alignment — like momentum.
Just one day later, after a short upper body workout, something felt off. By Saturday morning, I was in serious pain and had numbness shooting down my left arm. A quick visit to urgent care turned into something much more intense. By Tuesday, October 15th, I was hit with the news: three major herniated discs in my neck, plus bone spurs.
It shook me.
At first, it felt like just another detour — another block in the road toward where I want to be. Sitting upright with a brace on my neck, sleeping on the couch, trying to make sense of it all, I realized this wasn’t just a physical challenge. It was a wake-up call.
Sometimes life stops us in our tracks — not to punish us, but to pause us. To teach us something deeper.
This season is teaching me to slow down, to breathe, to be present. Less noise. Less social scrolling. More presence. More gratitude. It’s reminding me to trust the process, lean into patience, and let go of the pressure to do it all in a day.
The truth is, the road forward won’t look the way I planned. But that’s okay — because I’m not here for the easy path. I’m here for the right one.
And I’m not stopping.
Curveballs come, but I don’t quit. I rise. I shift. I show up differently, but I still show up. Because that’s what powerhouses do. We don’t fold. We don’t stop. We keep going.
So if you're in a season that’s testing you, hear me when I say: You’ve got this. Life may bend you, but it will never break you — not if you keep standing back up.
Thanks for being part of this with me. I’m committed to healing, growing, and continuing to share the journey.
There's so much more to come. ❤️
If you want to stay connected, subscribe, reach out at [email protected], or DM me anytime at @tarawood.mpower. Let’s walk this journey together.
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