Today marks 10 years (wow!) since my first suicide attempt. A decade ago, I was so numb, so lost, so broken that I felt like I couldn't breathe. I was life sore and love exhausted. I had nothing left to give. Or so I thought. Turns out, I had a lot left. I had simply lost it for awhile. Take a second today and appreciate all you have. If you're hurt, ask for help. If you're lost, find someone to guide you until you can navigate on your own. I feel very passionately about speaking your truth and showing that you've been bent and broken, but you can come out the other side. I can honestly say that I'm living a life I NEVER imagined. It took hard work, perseverance, medications at times, a lot of falls, therapy, friends, writing. I've had more than my share of backslides. I've been bruised, and beat up, and knocked down. And that's ok. I'm standing. I'm genuinely, to my very core, filled with so much joy and peace that I have to stop and just be in awe sometimes. Life isn't perfect. It's messy. I have bad days still. But it's amazing to be here. I shouldn't be. If you're struggling, I promise you can make it better. If you see someone hurting, reach out to them. You matter. I matter. We matter. Just keep pushing for one more day. I'm happy to be here. Thank you to everyone who has been on this journey. Thank you to everyone who held my hand and lead me when I couldn't see the way. Today, I celebrate! I love you guys. For real. #hashbrownblessed #10years #semicolonproject #survivor #mentalhealth #forealskies #happyday #anniversary #itgetsbetter #lifeisgood #neverthelessshepersisted #justkeepswimming