Remember what you’re fighting for. And do not forget how far you’ve come. Those miles walked. Those mountains that were climbed. All the times you were like “fuck this.” I’m done. Remember those days. Because you know what? You never gave up.

Don’t you give up now after how far you’ve come.

“Some people may tell you what you wore that night or on that date was an invitation to whoever to do the unthinkable to you.” “I want you to remember their voices are insignificant, not true in any degree and do no matter what so ever.” freeandabove.com/personalwritin…

Freedom, wholeness and happiness is attainable. It can be met. You can find yourself on top of that mountain you’ve been climbing on. You’ll get there in time. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Black Mental Health Matters

2 years ago on this day we lost Kate Spade to suicide. People forget that depression touches all people. Regardless of class and race. Money and success in life doesn’t make the feelings conjured up by mental illness go away or lessens them. (Continued...)

The world may seem like it’s falling a part, but you’re not. You’re meant to rise, not fall. And you are meant to stay alive. Be around and see things come together again. Your life and the world in which you live in, will get better.

It’s okay to pause, rest and take a break to focus on your mental health. Don’t burn yourself out and make things worse for you mentally and emotionally. Sometimes that can cause a trigger / slip up. Take a step back. Take a deep breath. Rest your mind and body.

Just another reminder: Black Mental Health Matters

You don’t have to surf the waves of depression alone. There is always somebody willing to surf them waves with you. All you have to do is raise your voice when depression tries to speak louder than you.

Please Stick Around Life won’t always be so heavy. Things will get better. The sun will rise again, with you right by its side.

“My current situation is not my final destination.” - Unknown

Progress happens over time. It’s all a process. Don’t run away from it. Work through your emotions. Face the difficulties you face head on. Healing from what was done to you will come in bits and pieces. But you have to put in the work. Just remember you’re strong enough.

Reminder: just because you think it, does not mean that it’s true. You are not crazy. You are not unlovable. You are not damaged good. Your scars does not equate to you being a broken person. Your worth is not measured in pounds.

No sport. No job. No relationship. Is worth putting your mental health in jeopardy.

Tomorrow. The goal is to make it to tomorrow. And when you do, have that same goal. Tomorrow.

Keep writing your story. The best chapters of your life are ahead of you.

Being clean for 24hrs is an achievement. It shows you are fighting. You are willing. And you are choosing to not give up. Don’t let a relapse result to you giving up on yourself and your recovery. Keep moving on - even if it hurts. Even if you’re exhausted. You can do this.

Your body doesn’t belong to anyone, but yourself.

Life is worth living and you need to be here for when it gets better. Because it will be. You just need to hang in there a little longer.