Positivity Isn't Everything (and That's Okay!)
Hey friends! I'm coming at you today with a dose of real talk instead of my usual rays of sunshine.
I know - cue the shock and horror! Little Miss Positivity over here is about to get real.
See, here's the thing. I realized that while I believe in the power of positivity, I also don't want to pretend like it's some magical cure-all. Don't get me wrong, focusing on the bright side has helped me tremendously, but it's not my only tool for dealing with the less-than-sunny parts of life.
The truth is, I've struggled with depression for as long as I can remember. And about 9 years ago, after going through some truly life-altering experiences, anxiety came crashing into the picture too. Yep, 9 whole years I've been dealing with the infamous anxiety-depression duo. Who would've thought, right?
For a long time, I was ashamed to admit I needed help. I thought taking medication made me weak or imperfect. But I'm older and wiser now (or at least older and slightly less naive). I know needing help doesn't make me less than. We all need a little help sometimes - whether it's from a professional, some good ol' fashioned medicine, or just a listening ear from a friend. And that's okay!
My journey has been filled with incredible highs and some rock-bottom lows, just like anyone else's adventure through life. But the difference now is that I see all my experiences as opportunities for growth. They happened FOR me, not TO me. Each chapter of my story has brought me hard-won wisdom I wouldn't otherwise have.
So while I'll keep spreading all the posi vibes I can, I'll also get real when I need to. Consider this my permission slip to be human. Rainbows are great, but this girl is real too.
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Love and light,
~ Shayden
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