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To The People Who Aren't Okay

It is okay to not be okay.

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For the people who aren't okay. It is okay to not be okay. I constantly scroll over tips “how to be okay.” But, let's be real, our issues are little deeper than drinking some herbal tea and going to yoga class. I'm not saying those things aren't great but it is not a permanent fix. We cannot expect we are going to be perfect all the time. We are only human.

For the people who aren't okay. You are doing the best you can. It is okay to surrender to your emotions and get in touch with yourself. It is okay to express emotions or to not. We are all different. Do not think because you aren't expressing your emotions that you are wrong for doing so

For the people who aren't okay. Stop wasting your money on inspirational quotes to hang on your wall only to stare back at you and make you feel guilty about being emotional. Or waste all your money on inspirational quotes and read them every day if that is what helps you. My point is you should do what helps you feel better.

For the people who aren't okay. It is okay to feel. It's okay to not to feel. It is called coping. I think sometimes people forget everyone is different and when they cope differently than us we assume that is abnormal. But, what is normal?

For the people who aren't okay. If you are reading this please know you aren't alone. Do not mistake this for some tips on how to be okay but let's face it, no one will ever be okay all the time.

This one is for the people who aren't okay.

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