What better time to write your first blog in five months than right before graduation? Yes. That's right. I'll be walking across the stage, at the University of Florida, with a Master of Arts in Mass Communication with a specialization in Social Media degree in less than a week. Oh, and with a 4.0 overall GPA. WHAT, WHAT!
While that is a major accomplishment, what I'm reflecting on instead is that I didn't think I would make it this far. Not just with school, but with life. I struggled for many years with major depressive disorder, anxiety and also being in an abusive relationship. All of this being incredibly isolating. I vividly remember thoughts of not wanting to be here anymore right before my undergrad graduation ceremony. But, things changed. I didn't stay silent anymore and I sought help from those around me.
I know what it's like to believe that you can't make it through another day- or even another hour. I know what it's like to feel worthless and that you don't deserve to be loved or respected. But I also know that those feelings and thoughts can subside. That getting help and speaking up isn't easy, but it could save your life.
To those that struggle with depression, anxiety and other mental health issues, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. To those that are in a toxic or abusive relationship and don't think there is any way out, there is. It's hard, but you can get through it. You can survive and make your dreams come true no matter what you've been through or what you're going through now. Your story isn't over;
I'll spread my wings, and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish
Take a chance, make a change
And breakaway
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