Rachel GuerreroI woke up this morning at the one month mark in what I expected to be excitement, but instead felt like heartbreak. As much as I am looking forward to the trail, there is so much loss and change that comes with it. The realization that I will be leaving my entire world behind has just hit. It will take me a while to process such a concept and don’t know if I will ever be able to fully accept it. The most I can do is feel the discomfort and carry on anyways and I will be carrying that mindset with me throughout my trail. To help cope with the loss of home, I have asked family/friends to visit me at certain checkpoints along my way. This will encourage me to complete certain sections of the hike, to know someone is waiting for me at the other side.
With Love, Miss Rachel