Pāhonoa te oro

Nobody warns you about this part of growth. Growth is lonely. When you start changing, some people stop understanding you. Some stop supporting you. Some quietly walk away. You will outgrow conversations, friendships, and even versions of yourself you once loved. Growth will cost you comfort. It will cost you approval. It will cost you familiarity. But here’s the truth nobody tells you— everything you lose was holding you back. Growth hurts, but staying the same hurts longer. Choose your pain.