It's the end of the year, and I know you're probably drowning in stress; and you may feel alone, or sad, or isolated. You may feel like you're plummeting in a spiral that you can't crawl out of, and that no matter what you do, nothing helps. I know that this year had a lot of up's and downs for you, and you may feel like it's amazing that you're still here.

But you are.

You're still here, and that is a wonderful thing. Looking up from rock bottom can be intimidating, but it won't be long until you're back on your feet and rock bottom will just be a memory. The fact that you've made it this far is enough of an accomplishment, and you should be so proud of yourself.

Going through everything you have isn't easy, it wouldn't be easy for anyone to slip into your shoes. You have walked through hell and made it out the other side in one piece, doesn't it feel great to say that? We've all overcome battles we thought would never end, and we all walk around with scars. Don't let anyone tell you those scars make you weak.

Those scars are proof that you fucking survived the worst and are still standing today. Those scars are beautiful because they are apart of a struggle that you overcame.

You may think I'm just another person who's trying to tell you all the typical "it gets better" stuff, and maybe in a way I am. But in another way, I'm proof that all that "it gets better" stuff is true. I was in your place. I wanted to give up, oh God did I want to give up. I thought there was nothing left for me, I felt alone and miserable, even if I was surrounded by friends and family.

I was addicted to cutting myself, I saw no light at the end of the tunnel. I stayed in rock bottom for quite some time, until a point came where I couldn't carry the weight of it anymore. Isn't it exhausting to carry so much on your back? Don't you feel tired of keeping it all inside? You don't have to, I promise. I promise that there are people out there who strive everyday to help people like you make sense of what's going on in your head, what's going on in your body.

You may be in rock bottom now, but you don't have to stay in rock bottom forever. Let go of all the weights, reach out to a friend, a trusted family member, a professional, a teacher, a religious leader, anyone, hell, reach out to me if you feel alone. There is someone out there who is willing to listen to your story and help you figure out what to do next. You do NOT have to make this journey alone, I am always rooting for you. You have a purpose, and we are more than happy to help you find it.

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