Hello and goodbye 2018. You have not been so good to me- but I’m still here, and that’s what counts. Most weeks my mental health has had me on my hands and knees. When I leave the house I make sure I look like I do in the first photo, but I often spend more time looking like the other two. It’s easy to hide our true feelings behind smiles, emojis, polite ‘hello’s and nice shiny images. So much of our lives we keep hidden from view. Please take time to check in with people you haven’t heard from in a while, don’t assume people are okay based on appearances, and treat others kindly. This world needs more compassion in it. Most importantly: treat yourself with the same kindness, don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it, and cherish the moments where life feels worth living for. Sometimes it’s the little things- a robin flying across our path, the feeling of connection and stillness in nature, or a smile from a stranger- that keep us going. I’m not one for resolutions, but if anything I vow to be more honest about mental health in 2019. #newyear #newyearseve #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #kindness #resolutions #keepgoing
