In case you need to hear this: It was not your fault.

Crying is okay. Taking a break is okay. Having a bad day is okay. You're going to be okay.

You are not a failure because you have a mental illness. You are not a failure because you’re not okay all the time. You are not a failure because you need medication to cope.

Friendly reminder: You’re going to be okay. You’re still here, and that’s a huge accomplishment. You’re doing great.

Friendly reminder that slow progress is still progress. You’ll get where you need to be, don’t worry.

One day you will look back and you will be proud of yourself. For the big accomplishments and the even the smallest ones. Keep going.

If you're struggling, please read this: You’re not being difficult. You’re not an inconvenience. You don’t owe anyone an apology. It's okay to struggle, we're all human.

Just a reminder: Mental health is just as important as physical health.

Be proud of yourself for what you did today. Celebrate your small accomplishments. They are just as important.

To the person reading this: You’re stronger than you think you are. Keep fighting.

Take the time to cry if you need to. Take the time to rest if you need to. Take the time to be sad if you need to. You don’t have to be happy all the time to be getting better.

To those struggling tonight: You are strong, brave, and cared for. Be proud of yourself that you’re still here. It's hard and it hurts, but you're still here.

Self care isn’t always “cute”. It’s not always face masks and bath bombs. Sometimes it’s just brushing your hair and taking your vitamins and your medication and making sure you’re doing okay.

The strongest people are the ones who have been through so much, didn’t back down, and are standing tall to help others through it.

Stop treating mental health like it's something that only matters when it gets so bad that it affects every aspect of someone's life.

It's okay if you're not okay yet. It's okay if you're still working on yourself. It's okay to not have good days every day.

Your BRAIN will give you reasons why you can't, but your HEART will give you reasons you can. Listen to your heart!

You deserve to heal. You deserve to feel safe and loved. You deserve to be happy. You are enough.

Important reminder: Mental illness isn’t always crying and darkness. Sometimes it’s smiling. Sometimes it’s laughing. Sometimes you don’t see people struggling.

You are: - good enough - strong enough - pretty enough - smart enough