this time 4 years ago, i was preparing to graduate from college.

it was the most difficult time of my life. my depression had reached an all-time low & i was dealing with thoughts of suicide every single day.

i was living out of a hotel, trying desperately to pull myself back together. every single day, i showed up with a smile on my face. i was functioning at such a high level, that no one would have known that i went home & thought about suicide every single night.

i wanted so desperately to quit & drop out of college. i was so miserable with no self awareness that i hurt so many people in the process.

i’m doing so much better now. i made a commitment to myself to find ways to identify my feelings and manage them in healthier ways.

point is, i’ve been to hell & back & i’ve made it so fucking far. and looking back, i’m so proud of myself.