Ananda

You’re low, you don’t think you’re good enough, strong enough, you think you’re too weak. You’re calling yourself a coward.

This isn’t about manning up, and you’re not a coward at all. Right now, life is hard and school is tough and you just wanna skip ahead to the good bit. But things will get easier eventually. Look how well you’ve done so far, of course you’re not a coward. You’ve been going through so much shit and hardship, and whether that’s a mental illness, grief, identity issues, or abuse and neglect, you’ve been doing that mostly on your own.

Some days are gonna be harder than others, some weeks are going to be harder than others, some months, even. But don’t doubt how wonderful and how capable you are. And don’t put yourself down. Your family and friends love you unconditionally, and while you’re worrying about disappointing them, they’re worrying about you. Just you, not your grades, not your future opportunities, but you, right now, your wellbeing and your happiness.

You’re a beautiful individual, I know this and I don’t even know you. Believe in yourself and good things will follow. ♦