I had never gone to therapy before this year. I had always thought that I could figure out my own problems, and didn't really need help. Little did I know that this isn't just what therapy is for.

Once I had gone through two really toxic relationships, I realized maybe I can't handle everything on my own. I had problems with knowing what is true and what is not about myself and the things around me. I felt like I had completely lost who I was and that anything and everything was wrong with me. This was not the case at all, and everybody around me knew that what I had gone through was not my fault, and sometimes we fall into situations that are really toxic, and bad for our well-being. But I had trouble believing this on my own.

Once I met with my therapist, I had told her everything about me, and what I was there for. Telling her about my friendships and past relationships really helped her get a better idea of who I was as a person.

She helped me realize that there were things that I could do within myself, to stop falling into these types of situations and that I deserve to be treated a lot better than what I had been putting up with.

I realized that a lot of people had gone through what I had, and could relate to me. It made me feel less alone and helped me realize that there isn't anything wrong with me. But it also helped me self-evaluate and explore myself. Going to therapy helped me realize that it is good to focus on yourself and to get your mind right. Working on your mental health is just as taxing as working out in my personal opinion. It takes active work and active commitment. But in the end, it is worth it. Being able to realize who I am, and my worth has been something I am proud of. I feel whole again, and not so out of touch with myself.

We all have our own issues and quirks, but it's about trying to be the best you possible.

It isn't about being a good person or a bad one. It is just about becoming 100% you, and I think that is something that is hard to do without some help. I believe that everybody should do their own mental exploration and become the best person that they possibly can.