A quick "thank you" to all of my enemies, those who have doubted me and those who have stood in my way. 🔥🖤 Each spear that they have thrown at me is fuel to the fire in my heart. 🖤🔥 . Once upon a time, I was told by a teacher that I could never be an artist. I needed a "real job." I was told "there is a reason why the phrase 'starving artist' exists." College is the only smart option. . Once upon a time, I was fired by an employer who I did not see eye to eye with. She went on to degrade my character and tell me what an awful, shallow, flawed person I was. . Once upon a time I was told by many a person that becoming a mermaid was a stupid idea... that money should be spent traveling, going to college or doing a number of other things. I was doomed to fail. . Once upon a time, I was left alone in my darkest hour because I wasn't worth waiting around for. . Once upon a time, I wished I were dead. I thought the world would be a better place without me. There was no hope for someone like me, after all. . And now... as the voices and the memories echo and swirl around in my mind, I smile. Thank you to everyone out there who tells me "no." Thank you to those who snicker and sneer. Thank you to those who give me obstacles to work around and who try to tear me down. Truly, it is you that have made me who I am. . Thank you for fueling the fire within. It burns stronger and brighter with all that you feed it. . All my love, Phantom, the one that will always haunt you. 🖤 . #mermaid #gothsofinstagram #sirensofinstagram #ThankYouToMyEnemies #fuelingthefire #devilonyourback #thesweetestrevenge #iamunstoppable #MichiganMermaids #TraverseCity #leelanaucounty #warriorwoman #battlescars #mermaidphantom #themagiccrafter (at Traverse City, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxkwa9KHU5d/?igshid=1fmlkvxkl3cph
