i'm so happy i get to be here,
...knowing that my North Star has never lost sight of me.
even in times of uncertainty and insecurity,
i was in the right space, at the right time.
these past 6+ months i've done work, unknowingly.
last feb, i experienced one of the most debilitating depressive episodes.
i knew i needed help and that i had to do something.
i just wanted to survive.
little did i know i was setting myself up to thrive.
i faced uncomfortable truths and it was a test of the faith i used to fight and heal.
and those battles were not only faced and won,
but room was made and growth flourished.
kindness, forgiveness, honesty and confidence,
all came flooding my heart and soul.
and the fruit of my labor, while being unexpected is red carpet welcomed.
i never realized so many other positive things would take shape in my life.
i just wanted to stop beating myself up to the point of hatred,
but i ended up gaining multiple layers of love and compassion for myself,
the person i was and the person i'm becoming.
