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say whatever you feel, be wherever you are

15 Feb say whatever you feel, be wherever you are

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I procrastinated writing this blog post for days. I think a lot of the people who know me personally, think I always have words – for everything. That’s the persona I give off, I guess: the extrovert who always has a smile, always has something to say (whether it’s welcomed or not, haha).

But the truth is, it’s dark in my mind, a lot of the time; and often times lately, I don’t really have the words. You’d think I’d welcome the quiet. But it feels vast; insurmountable; empty. It makes me uncomfortable. It feels like the world is on fire, and I’m stranded in that weird Thanos dreamscape where it’s just dark, shallow water all around me. I wish for joy on a daily basis, and lately, it’s really hard to find.

It’s hard to talk to people about God’s grace & mercy, while you’re suffering through medical issues. It’s really tangled, when people ask me “if God loves us so much, why is there so much sorrow?” because I don’t have the answer for that, and I wish I did. All I know is that I have to believe there is more, than this; I have to hold on to the belief that this broken world isn’t the end. You’ll always find honesty here, no matter how messy.

When it gets really dark, I want to remind you that you can survive so much; you have survived so much. When you look back at your life, I hope you see all the mountains you’ve climbed, one shaky step at a time.

Our mental health charity for the spring sales is The Busyhead Project. This foundation was formed in 2023 by singer/songwriter Noah Kahan. Noah is refreshingly open about his lifelong mental health struggles, and that always strikes a chord with me – because I’ve lived that same journey. His foundation works to provide resources and end the stigma around mental health. You can learn more about The Busyhead Project here.