galdergalder: jennakellen: To all my friends struggling with depression, anxiety, and other mental
To all my friends struggling with depression, anxiety, and other mental / invisible illnesses:
If you got out of bed today, I am proud of you.
If you got dressed, I am proud of you.
If you ate a meal, I am proud of you.
If you drove a car, I am proud of you.
If you went around people, I am proud of you.
If you did some basic chores or ran errands, I am proud of you.
And if you didn’t do any of these things, I am still proud of you for sticking around on this planet. It’s okay, get the rest you need, you will be able to do these things soon.
Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it can’t hurt. Invisible illnesses are very real and can be debilitating.
You are not alone. You are loved, you are strong, you are capable, you are beautiful, you are unique and you are a freakin’ WARRIOR.(Photo cred: Jenna Kellen by Estate Serenity / Virginia / November 2012)
I so champion this attitude and spirit.
From my deepest heart to your deepest darkness: you are loved.
