Life will pile your plate high with opportunities, responsibilities, and expectations—until you're drowning in the very things you once prayed for. In this raw reflection, Jesi Stracham breaks down what it really means to let go, set boundaries, and choose peace over chaos. This isn’t about quitting—it’s about committing to the life you’re meant to lead.

10 Years ago today I rode as a passenger on a motorcycle for the last time. As we left the traffic light, the SUV coming from the opposite way wasn’t slowing down in the turning lane. The next thing I knew we headed straight for the back passenger door. We collid with the SUV. Everything goes black. The driver of the bike smashes through the back window breaking his leg. I fly over about 30 feet before my body crashed onto the pavement. I was rushed to the hospital I to code. code.

I remember in fourth or fifth grade when we had track and field day, everybody got a ribbon for participating.

In an interview, Matthew McConaughey said his biggest hero is him ten years from now. This resonates with me.