Either it was actually complete exhaustion that prevented me from doing so, or it was simply something else. It was as if a deep voice inside me was softly calling out, “Diana, now it’s your turn. Listen to yourself. What do you really want?”. This question had cemented itself in my head. And it was not about success, functioning and pleasing, but actually about a deep need within myself. That evening and that question triggered an avalanche in me.

It hit me at a time when, in retrospect, I was not really staggering through life authentically. Many pluses on the “have” side were not bringing the desired fulfillment in my heart. I was unhappy. Or at least very unhappy. And didn’t know where to put all these feelings, questions, doubts. I wished so much for someone who would listen, who would help me or who had gone through exactly the same thing. But who should I turn to? And would anyone understand me at all?

This was the moment when the vision of reality bites first popped into my head. On my journey from the idea to the implementation of this platform, I had to overcome enormous challenges again and again. Until today. No path is easy. No significant change can be implemented in the long term without great effort, occasional headwinds, and equally without a firm will. This is true in so many areas of our lives. I have also had to learn, endure and endure this again and again.

However, I have never lost one firm desire – connected with a big goal in front of my eyes – on the way and this is still my strongest motivation today:

To bring people together in their topics and problems and to create a genuine, authentic and interpersonal exchange. To provide them equally with solutions, offers and experts who help professionally and supportively. Secure. Contemporary. All in one.

How to do that? Without a great search. Without shame. Without appearances. But through a reality bites world where you no longer see a single black sheep in the mirror, but many brightly colored contemporaries out there who have many more similarities with you than you think possible.

There are many great professionals who listen, understand and help with special challenges in life, crisis situations or problems. At reality bites, this all happens in a safe environment that makes taking that first step out of the thick of the forest much easier.

That is my stated goal for reality bites. Reality likes to bite and sometimes has sharp teeth. Very sharp teeth. And that hurts. When we physically hurt, we treat the pain, tend to the wound, or go to the doctor for major discomfort. Without thinking. Experts then help us relieve our pain or symptoms.

So why do we have such a hard time doing the same with our heart and soul issues? Why do we only post the (seemingly) great moments of our lives, but hide the downsides? Because we are ashamed. Because it is very difficult for us. Because we want to belong and not stand out. Because we are aware of the consequences of possible decisions and therefore clearly weigh security against insecurity. And that’s where reason often wins. But also: because we are afraid. We’d rather hold out instead of really looking fear in the face.

But even if we dare and even if we want to change something, there is the question of “how”. How do I go about it? With whom do I exchange ideas? How do I find people who understand me? Sparring partners or like-minded people, as I call them. Companions who understand us without much explanation because they carry similar emotions and experiences. That is the more difficult part. This is where reality bites will help you. With a platform that starts exactly where it is most difficult. And that doesn’t just illuminate one area, but offers exchange at eye level. Because it is absolutely time.

Dare. You only have one life and you deserve to get the best out of it. Don’t expect it to be easy from the start. That there will be a solution to every problem right away. But you will see that you are not alone. You deserve to have someone listen to you. That you are allowed to exchange ideas and that you receive help. And in this way you can go your way. Just have courage, believe in yourself and become part of reality bites.

I look forward to seeing you and to our journey together.

Yours Diana