Rebuild
Yes, I need time — to breathe, to dream, to rebuild what broke.
I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.
By Gentle Witch
Graduated college with a double major
Former federal government employee
Yes, I need time — to breathe, to dream, to rebuild what broke.
Sometimes “I need time” is another way of saying “I’m not ready yet.” And that’s okay.
Time isn’t always the answer — but it makes space for the answers to come in the future.
Time has a funny way of revealing what truly matters. So yes — I need it, and I’m learning not to waste it.
Do I need time? Maybe. But more than that, I need patience for the version of me still in progress.
Yes. I need time to grow roots before I bloom again.
Time is both a gift and a thief. I need to learn when to hold it close and when to let it go.
Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is take the time you need — even if the world keeps spinning without you.
Do I need time? No. I need timelessness — that feeling when life stands still because you’re truly alive.
I used to chase time. Now, I walk beside it.