So I look and feel horrible, I have a sore throat and congestion; I do not have the brainpower to write much. I did, however,feel obligated (to women particularly) to show how I look this morning; sick,disheveled,no make-up. On social media in particular,people pick and choose images of them at their best. This causes their peers to feel a false sense of inadequacy at not living up to certain standards. People feel like others always look perfect and are always having fun; realize this is only what most people let you see, you rarely see imperfections.
This is me just now! on left and better on right. Both me. Sometimes people don’t look their best. It’s ok!
I have dealt with much in my life, but in the end I am only myself.) I have dealt with mental illness, physical disabilities, substance abuse , eating disorders, self mutilation, and on. Life is what you make it; I want to inspire people to have courage and be themselves in this world: regardless ofsex,religion, political, age, ethnicity, mental or physical state,ETC. Differences make us who we are, Nothing about an individual makes them “lesser”. I fight stereotypes on a daily basis; I find myself wiser now that I do not let society dictate my value. Know yourself and be confident in the wonder that is you.
I created my page to inspire others and Impart my experiences in the hope that it may brighten and lend a sense of hope.
I am a USAPL powerlifter and Paralympics hopeful. I hold 4 NASM CPTs. I’m a CNU philosophy major. I have also studied Psychology , Business , journalism, and medicine. I am currently also a writer. I am also a peer counselor, advocate for NAMI (mental health. Cerebeller stroke and spinocerebellar ataxia battler. Sober and recovered from an eating disorder since 2013.
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