It's two days away from the end of the year. Admittedly 2016 hasn't been that best, not for me at least. I've been knocked down, had my dreams shattered, lost all control and settled into a depression I can not shake.
But I'm going to speak to everyone because I know a lot of people struggled this year. I want you all to forgive yourselves. For whatever you keep beating yourself up over. Forgive the people around you, it happened for a reason whether it be a broken heart or built up hatred. Forgive but never forget the lesson it taught you. Love yourself because no one else is like you, you are unique and wonderfully beautiful in every way. There's been too much self loathing around here lately and I don't know why. Let it out, tell someone you love them; go outside and scream until your throat hurts or cry until you have no tears left. If you hold it in forever it will destroy you. Say thank you to that person who kept you going, give thanks to that teacher who patted you on the back and told you that you could do it; thank whatever you believe in that you're still alive. Thank yourself for getting this far. Lastly, take a few minutes to remember everything good that happened this year. Take a step back and reflect all the happiness you felt even if it wasn't a lot. Take a deep breath, start breathing again and live, love and laugh.
I love you my guppies, stay strong, stay dorky, stay yourselves.-T