What's one thing most people don't know about you?

@GiGi98 exactly! Someone can relate!

@GiGi98 I encourage you to see that your time is always now and that those who cannot see who you really are either need their own time and experience to see it or you must move on from needing it from them. Or both. When others cannot or refuse to know us, I think we simply ought to accept that, even if it is family, teachers, whoever may be currently important to us, that it is just an issue that they have. I do not mean that in a harsh manner or in an accusatory manner or even in a condescending one... I mean to say that it's just something that, since we cannot personally change, is something -they- would have to change for themselves. It is their perspective, after all. So let it be up to them. Not you. Focus on being you and let that be enough because it absolutely is. It is not up to you to "show" others who you really are. AS you are is who you are and let people who want to know you AS you are know you. And they will. And those who cannot understand or who cannot figure you out or who disapprove... be gentle, be calm, be the better example, be authentically you, by all means, try to convey who you are through explanation, through positive ways that you feel you can display who you are... but let it go, otherwise.

@sablefoodie That is very honest of you, and I congratulate you for it, truly. I applaud you for identifying such an intrusion in yourself where often it goes undiscovered in those who believe in the mask so much, usually out of fear, as well. Self awareness is always the beginning towards something new if one is willing and so I hope that you find that rise in yourself. The strength in knowing something like this so clearly tells me, personally, that you are more than capable even if it is very difficult for you and I ackowledge that, indeed, it must be difficult for you. But you deserve to know what to truly live is actually like... and failure is only the rock on the road. Meaningless... fun... exciting... a sign of progress... a sign of growth and learning... the cart may fly off a cliff because of something so small but some people ONLY learn to fly that way. Dare I say that failure is truly never failure but a mixture of fear of the unknown and pressure from the world to do your "best." Let me tell you that dust and blood on your knees is getting there... dust and blood on your knees and a good laugh and a thrill in your heart... that's your BEST. That's all you have to worry about feeling. The thrill of the experience no matter what happens. We were never meant to know what happens... we were only ever meant to DO it. And that's pretty exciting.

@promisemehope It's so good that you consider other people... I really believe that we make each other better by being the better example. And when we -are- kind and compassionate and helpful, I believe we help ourselves, but only when there is a degree of selfishness because selfishness in a positive light is self maintenance, self consideration. If we do not possess that kind of selfishness, we cannot truly be present for others. I encourage you to help and be present when you are -ready and able and willing- but I would say that self sacrifice is only worthwhile when we are "self sacrificing" in the name of our own happiness to DO so. So, ultimately, it wouldn't feel self sacrificing. It would feel like an honor. And if it does not feel that way... then, perhaps, do not go out of your way to inflict that kind of punishment on yourself because you ARE worthy of being considered. And so consider yourself. What others get out of you is not your only worth. Your value climbs far, far beyond that experience. You are deserving and worthy and when you hold that to a light, too, I think you'll notice yourself sitting inside of that warm amber of self acceptance knowing the truth of that reality. I believe in your ability to achieve that perspective about who you are and will be, if you wanted.

@Pretty0dd Let someone help you and let yourself find yourself again. Believe in yourself as much as you want to believe in someone else's ability to even just find a ledge. I am here for you if you need me. I hope that you find support in someone and I hope that it is soon if you cannot find it in yourself.

@Pretty0dd my dear , it's totally okay ! I can relate ! Just make sure you care about yourself first no matter how much time you need ! ❤️❤️

@MisssB I hope that one day you feel as strong as you are. Appearing strong is often an indication of being strong but not showing that we aren't made of marble can be a burden... we cannot always go into the depths of our live's caves alone. Let yourself be supported without fear of what that may look like. Allow yourself vulnerabilty as well as the exterior that has no doubt helped you to survive and help others survive. It's OK to need more than you are getting, more feedback, more connection, more sympathy, more understanding. We all need to take care of ourselves, too. -Your- life is not about other people's lives even though we all affect each other in the different ways that we do. Remember that you have control... even the control that gives you the option to lose control. Or to lay down a moment. To catch your breath again. I encourage you to give yourself attention.

@SacredArtist Can I just say I echo this, but don't yet have the balls or self-confidence to write that out myself. I'm glad I'm not the only person that feels like I've dragged my way thru the muck and mire of mental health issues to stand tall on the other side. I feel like people expect me to be weak and fragile and I kind of play that part sometimes because at this point my self-confidence alarms them and makes them feel uncomfortable because they still hate themselves (and others) so much. Its a weird double life to feel satisfied with myself but afraid to put that out into the world. There is still growing to do, but I'm happy with where I have come from and where I stand now. <3

Sorry to post mine as a response to yours, I just really couldn't muster the strength to write my own saying I'm proud of myself just yet. Thank yuou for your courage and your inspiring journey. Go and impact lives and show people there is hope, even if you feel all alone. <3