heavenfaced

You light up the room

You have the best laugh

You inspire me

I love how passionate you are

You make the world better just by being in it

You make me feel comfortable being myself

You make this world so much more beautiful just by being in it.

You’re an amazing friend and you always support me

I love hearing from you! 

hang on. it gets easier and then it gets okay and then it feels like freedom.

I've been sleeping so long in a twenty year dark night....... and now I see daylight ✨

I'm bipolar, autistic, I have ocd, severe anxiety disorder, adhd, and trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling disorder). I'm also slightly hard of hearing.

I'm almost 21 years old and my disabilities have made the whole "adulting" thing and gaining independence to be incredibly difficult. I can't drive (which is severely limiting), have no concept of time management, lack social skills, can't handle criticism, don't do well with authority or being pressured, can't stick to consistent schedules, my energy levels fluctuate from day to day, and oh I could go on. People don't understand how hard it is, they think I'm just lazy or not trying hard enough. But I truly can not work. And it's frustrating because I really do wish I was able to support myself and be independent. I rely on my parents still for almost everything. It's so easy to compare myself to what other people my age are doing and feel like I'm a failure.

BUT. Even though I may not be accomplishing the "conventional" milestones, I am successful in my own right. Furthmore, I am using my disabilities for good. I've presented workshops at conferences for my disabilities, and a couple years ago I spoke in front of 500 people at the closing ceremony of a conference. I started a support group in my area all on my own because there were limited resources for people with trichotillomania.

I just recently started a mentorship program for little girls with trichotillomania. I send them a personalized care package with things like hair accessories/head covers, fidget toys, a teddy bear, and uplifting messages, and I act as a pen pal and "big sister" to them. So far I've sent out over 25 packages to over 25 girls, who range in ages from as young as 2, up to 14 years old. I love kids and work with children at my church and as a babysitter, so I combined that with my passion for advocacy, to create Trichster Sisters. The responses I've received from theses girls and their moms is overwhelming with love and gratitude and it makes my heart soar 🥰 I'm so happy to be helping so many young girls feel understood and supported. I've done this ALL. ON. MY. OWN. And I'm going to brag for a minute, and say that I am unbelievably proud of myself. I've found my purpose. My disabilities have taken so much from me and I truly hate them sometimes. But they've also blessed me with many unexpected gifts. I've gained a platform and a purpose. I'm changing lives :'))) So yea, I guess it's not all bad.

⭐ The Trichster Sisters program has been funded almost exclusively by generous donations. I'm in need of funds to continue this program to help as many girls as I can. If you're able to, please consider donating, even just a little. 💜 You can donate and learn more about my work here: