When I read the news of a famous person sharing their struggles, I automatically almost always look at them as a brave, public figure who I have such strong admiration for being capable of allowing themselves to be vulnerable with society.

We read articles or hear stories on the news of these models, actresses, and singers sharing points of weaknesses within their lives and all automatically think to applaud them throughout different social media platforms, leaving comments, likes, thumbs up, etc. on their accounts.

We do this because we look at these celebrities as often so beautiful or "picture" perfect, that we applaud them for showing signs of personal weakness when they are vulnerable to the world. But why is it, that when we ourselves, have to share details or information about ourselves with others that point out our weaknesses, we become so insecure to do so?

I think that being able to share your struggles with others shows that you are strong enough to be able to put yourself out there and become vulnerable with the world. Having a sense of acceptance when it comes to yourself soon comes after being your authentic identity with the world. Pointing out what makes you who you are, good and the bad, allows others to understand you and have a better grasp of who you are as a person.

Although it is difficult, sharing your struggles and being vulnerable with others allows for opportunity in all sorts of personal aspects.

1. Self Growth

Being able to openly talk about anything you have dealt with in the past or ongoing struggles that you may deal with, whether internal or external, allow you to develop as a person by being able to openly discuss them.

2. Relationships

Whether it's the cute boy you're talking to, your mom, your boyfriend, or your best friend, sharing what makes you YOU with them- the highs and the lows — allows for that connection to grow further. Once you open up to others, they will have a better understanding of you and feel even closer to you afterward a majority of the time.

3. Opportunity

When you share your story with the world and point out points where you have struggled, whether it be in a relationship, with anxiety, a bad relationship with a parent, or whatever may be going on in your life, specifically, sharing with others may allow you to branch out and meet people who share common ground with you when it comes to these factors.

All in all, sharing your struggles with the world is such an intimidatingly scary step to take, but once you take it, you feel a sense of freedom within yourself that simply cannot be explained — only felt.