I just wanna say something else real quick. The world is really fcked right now. 2020 has been literally the worst year in so many ways. My mental health has been in the drain from it and personal home issues and I know I'm not alone in these feelings.
So what I wanna say is this. There are a lot of scary things going on globally at the moment and I don't think it's ending soon, but please hold on. I know some people are really struggling, be it from having to be stuck at home with abusive families or S/Os, stuck all by themselves with no one else, being scared of the riots happening in the US right now, or any number of other fears and anxieties being brought about by the state of the world today. I'm struggling right along with you. Let's try not to forget all of the good things though.
Right now the Black Lives Matter movement has more spotlight than it ever has and I hope it only gets more. I wish I could go out and join the protests but unfortunately I'm not able to for a number of reasons. It's a time for change and justice and I think that's the most beautiful thing I've seen come around in my life (I'm going to leave some links at the bottom of this post for twitter threads on how to help if you're unable to or are not comfortable with joining protests or you live outside of the US and want to help).
We're in a very dark place right now, all of us, some darker than others. But please don't give up just yet, we'll get through this together. I know you have probably heard it before but it really does get better. It might be hard today, it may be even harder tomorrow, but as someone who has struggled heavily with trauma and suicidal thoughts, it does get better. I am here for you. We all are. Don't be afraid to ask for help or reach out to someone for a shoulder to cry on.
You matter. You are loved. You are beautiful. Never forget that.
