International Women’s Day

I’ve always struggled with my mental health on some level. A portion of this revolving the way I see myself, compare myself to others and tear myself down. I grew to completely despise myself. I grew tired of fighting with myself, telling myself that aesthetically I wasn’t good enough and never would be. I made mistakes that allowed me to define my strength and the person I was and believed I would always be. Identifying as a strong woman who believes in female empowerment to bring about equality is something I have always supported but never been aware enough of my own strength to speak up. No being is inferior, just different. Different is not a failure, different does not mean incorrect, despite social expectation. I’m still not perfect, but no one is. I have flaws but I do not allow them to define me or my mental health. I am a woman and no matter how I look or the mistakes I have made, I am proud to be a woman. I am proud to pick myself back up and start again, build back up my temple of knowledge, beauty and independence. I set out to be a stronger person that didn’t allow societal expectations and gender prejudice define me and I am becoming that woman. I have surrounded myself with women, men, human beings, who inspire me every single day. Inspire me to better myself and achieve my goals, even if I don’t go about it the conventional way. I am female and I am proud. This is the new chapter. I will go Forward Despite Fear.