Breakup Breakdown

What it means to be strong is subjective to a person's experience. After years of pretending to be strong and okay through life's up and downs as a young, Black girl, a devastating breakup sends me into a whirlwind of depression and anxiety. Intense feelings and thoughts send me on a dark path I never thought I would travel. I suffer inside until I'm finally brave enough to reach out for support from my friends and family. Their overwhelming support and compassion lead me to getting the help I need to begin my healing and recovery journey.

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I am thrilled to be working with Maybelline to help bring awareness to Anxiety and Depression that many of us deal with - especially since the start of the pandemic. I hope that sharing my story helps us to truly be #bravetogether and break the stigma around mental illness.

I would love to hear your story about your own journey. Even better - for every story submitted, Wattpad and Maybelline will donate $1 to Crisis Text Line! For more info and how to join in, visit wattpad.com/maybelline. Thanks for reading!