I have never said this public, but i know it will help someone. 

High school was rough for me. I battled inner demons and played it like i was happy. I was the girl who wore sweaters and lots of bracelets. On the outside, i was smiling and cracking jokes and making friends. But i never was truly happy. 

You know how they say that the saddest people, make jokes to keep others happy? That was me. I cracked jokes to make others smile.  I was constantly telling people I was there for them because no one was ever there for me. I didn’t want people to feel bad for me. I never wanted people to see me as the sad girl. 

I wanted people to see me as the happy & funny girl. 

I went through severe depression and constant anxiety. I never knew what was mentally wrong. I knew that my mind was my worst enemy. I was facing a mental battle. 

There came a time in my life where i just wanted it all to end. 

Then i listened to a song, “Skyscraper“ by Demi Lovato. That song saved my life. 

I realized that i can defeat these battles and know my worth. It would just take time. Learning to love myself was going to be a long ride, but it was possible. 

Here I am, 22 years old. Living life. Being happy, surrounded by people who love me. When at 16, I wasnt even sure that i would make it to 18. 

If you’re facing something like this, just have faith. You are more than your depression and anxiety. 

You are worth more. 

You are worth living.