It feels like it’s been a lifetime since I last came on here and I am happy to see that some of you are still out there doing tumblr after all this time. I forgot how therapeutic it is.
I remember when I first started my tumblr I was looking for an escape from my life. I was so lost in my late teens and early 20s. At the time I don’t think I fully realized how dangerously sad I was. I was heartbroken, confused, and angry for a good portion of my young adult life. I struggled with depression but this blog was my therapy.
I learned so much about life through tumblr, of all places. I made friends from all different walks of life, I created a place to explore myself and my dreams, I discovered my passion for art, found the best music and movies, and honestly I would say I discovered my true self here. My identity was formed through those dark years on my laptop. In real life I was so lonely but this place made me feel less alone. I felt like I could be my true self and not be judged for it. It was a blessing.
Now my life looks very different in comparison to those days. I am 28, I am getting married to my best friend next summer, and I am about to embark on a new journey of practicing my passion for art. I have always hated September, but this year feels different. I have so many things to look forward to now. I feel like I’m out of the woods and I’ve finally reached a safe place in my life.
I’m not sure if anyone will even read this, but if you do, I’m writing this to let you know that if you are in a dark place there is so much to live for, so please don’t give up. Reach out to whoever you can trust, find a listening ear, and share your story with them. There is always someone out there who is willing to listen. Don’t ever think that you are a burden. Don’t ever think that you are alone. This world is scary and confusing and when you’re young and times are uncertain it feels overwhelming. It feels like you can’t get through the darkness. It feels like you will never be happy, loved, understood, or accepted, but I’m telling you, it gets better! That sounds so cheesy, I know, but it’s the truth.
It got better for me, and it’s still getting better. You just have to get through the tough part. The struggle is so so hard sometimes, but when you’re through the worst of it, you will be better for it. You just need to try. Put one foot in front of the other and try to persevere through the pain. Even if you feel like you’re failing miserably, even if you feel like you’re not where you’re supposed to be. Give yourself grace when you mess up and be patient with yourself. Don’t look at yourself as a failure when things go wrong, be kind to yourself. Encourage yourself to keep moving, even if you’re moving slower than others. Breathe. Take time for a break when you need a break! Forgive yourself when you make mistakes and forgive the people who hurt you along the way. You will feel lighter when you let go of the hurt.
Please know that you are worthy of being here on this planet. Please know that you are worthy of love. Please know that you are beautiful and talented and perfect exactly the way you are. You have the opportunity to create your own life. You don’t have to do what everyone else is doing. You don’t have to be anyone but you. You are more than enough.
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