04/11/2025
If I could speak to my younger self I'd tell her she wasn't weak, she was exhausted. Worn out from being so strong for so long. π©
Too often, poor mental health is seen as a sign of weakness or something to be ashamed of. I know I felt that shame back then.
βBut now, I see things differently.
My struggles weren't because I was a failure, they were because I was desperately trying to fix a π© situation. While I would take a gentler approach with myself now, I recognise I was doing the best I could with the knowledge I had at the time.
If you needed to hear this today you're not alone.
Tag a friend who you see doing the absolute best they can in a difficult situation. Let's remind them that their effort is seen. β¬οΈ