Writing has always been a great stress-reliever for me. I'm not the best at talking about my feelings, but I find that if I write them out, I can better understand what's going on in my head. I guess you could say that's why I started writing on Odyssey.

Everyone has their own challenges in life; Some with family, relationships or mental health. These kinds of issues can be so hard to battle on your own, so having a solid support system and coping skills to understand how you feel is crucial. Having people you can reach out to in times of need might be even more important.

And that is why I shared my story.

I hoped that if I could share the story of my battle with anorexia, anxiety, depression, and OCD, I could impact one person's life.

And I think that's exactly what I did.

Sometimes, we forget how loved we truly are, especially in the depths of our struggles.

Our brains can twist the facts by making us feel we are the only one struggling with any sort of problem. We compare our lows to someone else's highs.

But then we find we are not alone, and never have been.

Sharing your story not only helps you, but it helps others. It lets others know there is a light at the end of the tunnel, even if you don't see it for yourself just yet.

It will be scary at first, but just know it gets easier with time.

So, I encourage you to share your story. You never know who you'll be helping.