“Life goes round one time.” -Joanne, 6 Years movie I’m past my quarter life. And what they often say “quarter life crisis” indeed hit me hard. It’s been one year since my horrible episodes of depression and anxiety - all because I was held captive of my thoughts; insecurity and negativity brought me total discomfort and dragged me down the rabbit hole. The moment I realized I was defeated was the same time I realized I was slowly losing myself. I can lose myself altogether if I let it be. But “life goes round one time.” I have to choose between staying in the dark and letting the sun shine again. This year, I’m choosing what is best for me. Rather than being held captive of my thoughts, I will live in the present and hold every thought captive instead. And I am rest assured that I will never walk alone this year, and the years that follow, because I am enveloped in the truthfulness and faithfulness of my God. Leaping into a new chapter, I am constantly reminded of the abounding grace of God through the beautiful souls who tirelessly listen and never abandon — my family and friends. They come in different form and substance, but they are all the same to me: my vent-ing machine. To my family, et @jeztorc , Go to Friendships, and the rest, you are magnets to my soul; thank you for sticking by me and for never holding back. And to my dear self, I am so proud of you for winning it out. Always remember that you are better than yesterday. You are still young and bound to make irrational decisions. That’s ok but I pray that in the midst of making mistakes, you will not lose yourself again. Be discerning so that mistakes made will be lessons learned. Be strong and enjoy life. #countEDdays #AQuarterAndOne #QuarantineBirthday https://www.instagram.com/p/B_FLAPRBHT1/?igshid=1bxcp8m7yhb3p