# @rachel26mc on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DTLvydsiQqh
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/38700472-rachel26mc-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-01-06T21:00:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Rachel Lynne McReynolds (@rachel26mc) — https://gondola.cc/rachel26mc

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2025

The year that tested me.

This past year held so many positives and so many negatives. From making my dreams come true and traveling to Sicily, to losing my Dad — I never imagined my golden year would be the one that tested my strength the most.

When I look back, there were so many highs that truly carried me through the sadness and grief. I’ve learned you MUST keep going. Life doesn’t stop, and the world doesn’t pause for what you’re going through — so you keep going. I’ve learned that no matter what happens to you, you are capable of overcoming anything if you put your mind to it.

I had a tattoo in mind for my Dad — and I made it happen.
I wanted to go to Lolla but couldn’t afford it, so I found a way.
I entered the cannabis industry and earned a promotion in just 4 months.
I then leveled up again, leaving the industry to become an ASM of Customer Operations at a brand I truly love.

I continue to build my strength through therapy and learning how to set healthy boundaries. I’m learning to better myself again and again. I’m choosing to live my life for me — but also for my Dad — and show him just how good life can be.

No matter what, the dark days do NOT last forever. Keep going. Find the light at the end of the tunnel. Keep bettering yourself for YOU.

I have no resolutions for 2026 — only to keep becoming better and keep making my dreams come true.

#newyear #2026 #2025recap #surviving #strengthinvulnerability

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surviving, 2026, strengthinvulnerability, 2025recap, newyear

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