"And I Looked in the mirror and decided to stay..." - Katy Perry
❣️ Today I made this reel after being inspired by my friend Ciara’s latest blog post at graceinlove.org where she shares a little about her recent mental health struggles. Battling depression and even suicidal thoughts at one point in my life is something I also open up about in my book (passage highlighted here in this video). It’s so important that we can be honest enough to share our real struggles to let others know that ✨you are not alone✨
I applaud my brave friend’s courage for sharing this honest truth and for all that she does to help others (she’s amazing!)
❤️ so many of my friends and I have had these types of open, real, and raw conversations about our mental health and these battles we’ve faced. I think it’s a huge part of ending the stigma of mental health and to be able to support each other (note: there are also some resources for support listed on the HOPE page at graceinlove.org as well).
❣️ As I reached out to Ciara to remind her of how loved and valued she is- I also reflected on how there is ALWAYS ✨HOPE✨
❣️ During that dark night I talk about in my book many years ago, I had tunnel vision. I couldn’t see from the perspective that God could. I cried as I put this video together because just look at the incredibly beautiful moments I would have missed out on if I would have listened to the lies in my head that night. I’ll probably cry every time I watch this to be honest. Because just LOOK at what God is able to do when you put your trust in Him.
❣️Always remember these 3 words when you start to lose hope: ✨Never Give Up ✨
God is good. God loves you and He can do anything. He can make beauty from ashes.
❣️There is ✨always✨ HOPE
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