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We Locked In: A Little Midnight Honesty
Hey y’all… can I be honest?I was all over the place with this post. It took me a while to pull together what I actually wanted to say and honestly, I kinda still don’t know. It’s 2:25 AM. I’m so messy, lmao i’m watching Young & Reckless while writing this. I’ve been thinking a lot about vulnerability lately. How it’s messy, uncomfortable, and so damn necessary. That word. There’s so much power behind it. Why is vulnerability so often seen as weak? Like who came up with that? Once upon a time if you know, you know I never wore my emotions on my sleeve. I was taught to be strong. Don’t cry. Keep your…
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Four Attempts. One Purpose
Trigger Warning: Mental Health & Suicide You ever feel like something’s been off with you your whole life, but no one really saw it?They just said you were “shy, moody, too sensitive, mean?” But inside, it was always louder than that.This is the story behind the smile. The parts I used to hide. Before you read this, take a breath In 2019, after a failed suicide attempt, I was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), PTSD, and anxiety.It was my fourth time attempting and by the grace of God, it was my last.I can still trace it all the way back..The first time was in middle school.The last time was right after I…
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So.. I Finally Hit Publish